In this study, I analyze the performance of the common partners and the board of directors
of the Association of Residents and Family Farmers of Igarapé-Açu de Baixo (Amafib), in
the municipality of Irituia, Pará, in proposals related to collective action with its partners, the
Central Social Organizations Between the Rivers Guamá and Capim (Consergc) and the
multinational company Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) in the context of the
integration of family agriculture to the agro-industry of palm. The methodology consisted of
a case study with qualitative and quantitative approaches. The following were carried out:
direct observation of meetings and work activities of the partners; non-directive and semi structured interviews between August 2019 and February 2020; and review of pertinent
literature, prioritizing the categories collective action, associativism and productive
integration. The results show that Amafib's actions with its partners have been favorable to
the members of the association. In the cooperation with Consergc, several demands have
been reached, such as the suitability of weighing the fruits for the digital balance, the sale of
fertilizers by the company itself, the increase in the price paid for the palm oil and the
marketing of tools through collective purchase. In a scenario of negotiations between the
parties for the common good, Consergc has a leading role in the collective action and
contributed to the good progress of the projects.
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