DSpace Collection:https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/54712026-08-04T05:51:30Z2026-08-04T05:51:30ZGestão de riscos climáticos do agronegócio: estudo com agricultores do município de Uberaba (MG)https://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/490602026-07-25T06:27:57Z2026-02-12T00:00:00ZTitle: Gestão de riscos climáticos do agronegócio: estudo com agricultores do município de Uberaba (MG)
Abstract: i) Contextualization: Climate change has generated significant impacts on agribusiness systems, directly affecting food security and the economic stability of production chains, especially in vulnerable territories. In Brazil, the Triângulo Mineiro stands out as a strategically important region both economically and environmentally, but one that has increasingly faced extreme climate events with greater frequency and intensity. In this context, understanding how large-scale farmers have been dealing with climate risks becomes essential for the development of effective adaptive strategies.
ii) Objective: To analyze how farmers located in the municipality of Uberaba (MG) have been dealing with climate risks, considering their socioeconomic and environmental conditions.
iii) Method: The study adopted a qualitative approach, based on semi-structured interviews conducted with ten large-scale farmers exclusively engaged in agricultural production in the municipality of Uberaba (MG). The sample was non-probabilistic and intentional, with complementary use of the snowball sampling technique. Data analysis was carried out through content analysis.
iv) Alignment with the PPGAdm's area of concentration and research line: The research is aligned with the concentration area of the Graduate Program in Administration of the Federal University of Uberlândia (PPGAdm/UFU), as it investigates social and organizational processes related to climate adaptation in the Triângulo Mineiro, specifically in the municipality of Uberaba, Minas Gerais. By considering the specific realities of this municipality, the study promotes reflections on local management and sustainability.
v) Theoretical contribution and innovative aspects: This study contributes to the advancement of literature on climate risk management in agriculture by analyzing how farmers engage with climate adaptation in a situated and incremental manner, conditioned by environmental, economic, and institutional factors, based on empirical evidence within a regional context.
vi) Economic, social, and regional impact: The results provide relevant insights for improving public policies, financial instruments, and rural extension actions that are better aligned with farmers’ realities, contributing to strengthening productive resilience and reducing economic and social vulnerabilities in rural areas.
vii) Regional implications: By investigating the municipality of Uberaba in the Triângulo Mineiro, the research highlights how climate risks are addressed at the local scale, reinforcing the importance of management strategies and public policies that are sensitive to the territorial and institutional specificities of the region. In this way, the study strengthens the debate on regionality and management by demonstrating how global processes, such as climate change, materialize and are confronted at the local level.
viii) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) addressed by the research: This study aligns with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), particularly Target 12.2, which proposes the efficient use of natural resources, and with SDG 13 (Climate Action), notably Targets 13.1 (resilience and adaptation to climate-related hazards) and 13.3 (education and capacity-building in mitigation and adaptation to climate change).2026-02-12T00:00:00ZAssimetria informacional, conselho de administração e desempenho empresarial: evidências do mercado brasileiro e implicações regionaishttps://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/489852026-07-23T06:22:28Z2026-02-24T00:00:00ZTitle: Assimetria informacional, conselho de administração e desempenho empresarial: evidências do mercado brasileiro e implicações regionais
Abstract: Contextualization: The Brazilian capital market stands out as one of the largest emerging
markets worldwide, concentrating the highest stock market activity among developing
economies (Mbanyele & Wang, 2021). In this setting, information plays a central role in
investors’ decision-making within capital market transactions (Naqvi et al., 2021). Thus,
information asymmetry, defined as the unequal distribution of knowledge among transaction
participants, may give rise to market inefficiencies (Naqvi et al., 2021; Alduais et al., 2022).
Despite its importance, the literature on emerging markets remains limited (Mbanyele, 2023),
underscoring the need for research into mechanisms that can mitigate information asymmetry
and enhance market efficiency.
Objective: To analyze the relationship between the board of directors and information
asymmetry, as well as to investigate the relationship among board characteristics, information
asymmetry, and firm performance in publicly traded companies listed on B3, considering
moderating factors that may influence these relationships. Additionally, the study seeks to
examine the implications of these dynamics for the mesoregions of Triângulo Mineiro and Alto
Paranaíba.
Method: The study adopts a quantitative, descriptive, and documentary approach, using a
sample of 75 companies included in the IBrX-100 index over the period from 2015 to 2024.
Data were obtained from the Refinitiv Eikon database, and the equations were estimated using
the Generalized Method of Moments in Differences (Difference GMM), with robustness tests
conducted to assess the stability of the results.
Results: The findings indicate that information disclosure and board characteristics are
associated with lower levels of information asymmetry, reinforcing the relevance of internal
governance mechanisms and the informational environment to the quality of market
disclosures. Evidence also points to a substitution effect between these mechanisms, whereby
the board’s effectiveness in mitigating information asymmetry tends to weaken in highly
transparent environments. Regarding firm performance, the results reveal that information
asymmetry, high leverage, and certain board characteristics are negatively associated with
performance, highlighting the importance of capital structure and corporate governance in value
creation dynamics. Finally, robustness tests confirm the consistency of the results using an
alternative proxy for information asymmetry and the inclusion of a regional control, attesting
to the stability of the estimated parameters across model specifications.
Alignment with the PPGAdm area of concentration (Regionality and Management) and
research line: The study examines corporate governance and information asymmetry dynamics
in Brazilian publicly traded firms and demonstrates how these relationships affect corporate
performance. The results also allow for an assessment of the potential effects of these dynamics
on the mesoregions of Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba, among other regions in the state
of Minas Gerais. Furthermore, the research investigates whether board characteristics and
information asymmetry influence firm performance, providing an integrated analysis of
management and finance within a national context with regional implications.
Impact and innovative character in intellectual production: The study’s impact and
innovative contribution lie in the integration of corporate governance, information asymmetry,
and firm performance, incorporating moderating factors such as financial leverage and
information disclosure, as well as linking national-level analysis of Brazilian firms to regional
implications for Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba. Moreover, the research is conducted in
the Brazilian context, characterized as an emerging market with growing academic interest in
capital markets and information asymmetry, generating relevant insights for the fields of
management, finance, and regional studies.
Economic, social, and regional impact: The research highlights how board characteristics and
information asymmetry influence the performance of Brazilian publicly traded firms. From an
economic perspective, it contributes to enhanced efficiency, profitability, and confidence in
capital markets, benefiting both investors and organizations. From a social standpoint, it
promotes informational equity, transparency, corporate accountability, and the protection of
minority shareholders. In regional terms, the study discusses the implications of these dynamics
for the mesoregions of Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba, considering the state of Minas
Gerais in comparison with other Brazilian states, thereby reinforcing the practical and academic
relevance of corporate governance in Brazil.
Regional implications: The study demonstrates that firms located in the Triângulo Mineiro and
Alto Paranaíba regions, within the broader context of Minas Gerais, may benefit from the
adoption of sound corporate governance practices and greater transparency in information
disclosure. Additionally, the findings underscore the importance of governance practices in
enhancing investor confidence, reducing capital costs, and improving market efficiency.
Overall, the results provide guidance for local managers and investors by emphasizing
transparency initiatives and appropriate board composition.
Sustainable Development Goals addressed in the research: The study contributes to SDG 8
by analyzing mechanisms that may foster sustainable economic growth and higher firm
productivity; SDG 9 by emphasizing the importance of efficient and innovative corporate
practices; SDG 16 by encouraging transparency and responsible governance within
organizations; and SDG 10 by reducing information access inequalities among investors,
thereby promoting greater equity in financial markets.2026-02-24T00:00:00ZInformações Sociais E Ambientais No Agronegócio: Entendendo O Disclosure, A Legibilidade, Os Efeitos Das Características Do Gestor E Implicações Regionaishttps://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/489822026-07-27T12:23:33Z2025-12-15T00:00:00ZTitle: Informações Sociais E Ambientais No Agronegócio: Entendendo O Disclosure, A Legibilidade, Os Efeitos Das Características Do Gestor E Implicações Regionais
Abstract: Agribusiness operates as an integrated system, and this dynamic requires alignment with sustainability principles. Being sustainable demands a continuous balance between financial viability, environmental preservation, and social responsibility. In this context, the clarity of disclosed information plays a central role, and organizations through their managers are responsible for disseminating corporate information that is relevant to investors and society as a whole.
Objective: To analyze the effects of managerial characteristics on the disclosure and readability of social and environmental information published by companies in the agribusiness secto
Method: This is a quantitative study based on content analysis. The sample consists of 23 publicly traded Brazilian agribusiness companies listed on B3, covering the period from 2015 to 2024. Financial and non-financial reports were examined, with emphasis on Management Reports (MRs), Notes to the Financial Statements (NFS), and Sustainability Reports. Data collection was carried out in two main stages. In the first stage, a dictionary based on Huang et al. (2025) was applied, focusing on environmental and social aspects. With the support of Artificial Intelligence and a Python script, this step enabled the identification of disclosure through word count within the ESG context. In the second stage, excerpts related to social and environmental aspects were extracted from the reports, also using Artificial Intelligence and a Python script, and subsequently evaluated using a readability metric. Different methodological tools were employed in the analysis stages. Textual Readability Analysis (TRA) was used to assess the level of clarity and accessibility of the texts, while Acrobat software enabled the measurement of managers’ visual characteristics presented in the reports. The collected data were organized and systematized in an Excel spreadsheet, forming the database for the final stage, in which panel data regression analysis was applied to identify statistically significant relationships among the investigated variables.
Results: The qualitative results indicate that companies demonstrate strong commitment through environmental practices, such as satellite monitoring, and social initiatives, including training of small producers and provision of potable water, thereby strengthening credibility with investors. Regarding the quantitative analysis, it was observed that visual characteristics (CEO photograph), firm size, and leverage positively affect the level of disclosure, while signature and management education were not statistically significant. On the other hand, firm size and Big Four auditing are positively associated with readability. However, older firms tend to present less readable reports, suggesting that accumulated organizational complexity over time may impair clarity.
Alignment with the Area of Concentration and Research Line:
The study aligns with business management, with an emphasis on transparency and the disclosure of environmental information in financial and non-financial reports of agribusiness companies.
Impact and Innovative Contribution to Intellectual Production
This research contributes by analyzing the readability of both financial and non-financial reports, focusing specifically on environmental and social parameters. It challenges the practice of limiting socio-environmental analysis to sustainability reports within the agribusiness sector and examines the influence of managerial characteristics on these reports. The study is also
innovative in its methodological approach, which incorporates Artificial Intelligence to analyze disclosure.
Economic, Social, and Regional Impact:
The economic impact of this research is directly related to the information disclosed by organizations, which can significantly influence firm value, as such information affects investors’ perceptions and decision-making processes in the market.
Social Impact:
The social contribution of this research lies in raising awareness among agribusiness companies regarding the quality and clarity of disclosures related to sustainable practices in annual reports, as such information enables investors to make more informed decisions.
Regional Implications:
From a regional perspective, the contribution of this research is particularly relevant for agribusiness companies located in the Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba regions, given their importance to the local economy. The information disclosed by companies should be clear and accessible in order to strengthen relationships with stakeholders. Transparency regarding sustainable practices and environmental impacts enhances socio-environmental responsibility and amplifies positive effects for the regional community.
Sustainable Development Goals Addressed:
With regard to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this research is aligned with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), o it promotes transparency and responsibility in production and consumption. Thus, the findings of this study may encourage sustainable practices.2025-12-15T00:00:00ZTecnologias digitais e visibilidade em uma cadeia de suprimentos agroindustrial: um estudo de caso regionalhttps://repositorio.ufu.br/handle/123456789/489652026-07-23T06:22:15Z2025-12-12T00:00:00ZTitle: Tecnologias digitais e visibilidade em uma cadeia de suprimentos agroindustrial: um estudo de caso regional
Abstract: Contextualization: In agribusiness, one of the most important sectors in Brazilian economy, technologies have being used more frequently, causing changes in visibility among the links of the supply chain.
Objective: This study aimed to analyze how visibility, achieved through digital technologies, can support disruption management in the grain supply chain of the agribusiness sector in Brazil, particularly in the South of Goiás and the Triângulo Mineiro regions.
Method: The research adopted a case study method, using semi-structured interviews conducted with 16 managers operating in the defined region. The interview protocol covered four stages: Disruption Analysis, Visibility Analysis, Digital Technologies, and Consequences of Visibility Applied through Technology. For data treatment, classical content analysis and comparative and contrast analysis were applied.
Results: The results indicated that visibility is strengthened by digital technologies, which also assist in disruption management due to the speed of information and the ability of managers to prepare in advance for moments of instability. The findings also revealed which technologies support disruption management and how this occurs, as well as how digital communication technologies can enhance visibility across the supply chain.
Alignment with the PPGAdm concentration area (Regionality and Management) and research line: The study aligns with the Regionality and Management concentration area by analyzing grain supply chain management while considering the specific characteristics of the South of Goiás and Triângulo Mineiro regions.
Impact and innovative character in intellectual production: Through its results and propositions, the dissertation demonstrated how digital solutions can expand visibility within the supply chain, generating impact and innovation in academic production.
Economic, social, and regional impact: The economic impact is related to increased efficiency and the reduction of losses, which consequently lowers financial expenses across the supply chain. The social impact is linked to reducing negative effects on the population, since the application of the research results may promote greater interaction among supply chain links and, as a secondary outcome, reduced use of inputs and rework due to lower losses. From a regional perspective, the results are expected to contribute to the advancement of technological visibility and economic prosperity in the studied regions.
Regional implications: The regional implications indicate that the adoption of digital technologies in grain supply chain management contributes to the development of the South of Goiás and Triângulo Mineiro regions, promoting more efficient resource use and improving disruption management within this supply chain.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) addressed in the research: Considering the United Nations 2030 Agenda, the study aligns with SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, particularly targets 9.4, 9.5, 9.a, 9.b, and 9.c. It also aligns with SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production, especially targets 12.3 and 12.8.2025-12-12T00:00:00Z