Outsourcing raises costs in the production of black acacia **If the input is one word or a very short phrase, return ONLY its literal translation in English — nothing else.** Terceirização Outsourcing

According to the Conjunctural Report released by Emater/RS-Ascar this Thursday (18), producers in the administrative region of Caxias do Sul have adopted black acacia as an alternative to keep the land in use, especially on properties managed by older farmers or those with physical limitations. In these areas, the planting and harvesting are carried out with the help of third-party labor. According to the report, "cutting and piling represent about 60% of the operational cost," which reduces profitability due to the small scale of production. Still according to Emater/RS-Ascar, the black acacia market is concentrated in energy generation. Approximately 90% of the wood is intended for domestic consumption, heating boilers, fireplaces, kilns, and commercial establishments, as well as charcoal production. The remainder of the production serves the segment of construction shoring. The report notes that "the phytosanitary conditions are adequate," with the implementation of ...