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Evaluación de la sustentabilidad de dos sistemas de producción de cacao: estudios de caso en unidades de producción rural en comalcalco, tabasco
GA Priego-Castillo,A Galmiche-Tejeda,M Castelán-Estrada,O Ruiz-Rosado,Angel I. Ortiz-Ceballos +4 more
- Vol. 25, Iss: 1, pp 39-57
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In this paper, the authors evaluated the sustainability of two cocoa production farms in the municipality of Comalcalco, Tabasco, Mexico using case studies and participative exercises with farmers.Abstract:
The Framework for the Evaluation of Natural Resources Management Systems Incorporating Sustainability
Indicators (MESMIS) was used to comparatively evaluate the sustainability of two cocoa production farms in
the municipality of Comalcalco, Tabasco during 2006. The method of Case Studies was used combining quantitative
and qualitative approaches of research, and including participative methods. Two cocoa production farms, one organic
and one conventional were selected with the aid of key informants. Sustainability was evaluated using 22 indicators
selected after identifying critical points in each case and applying participative exercises with the farmers. The analysis
of the results considered the categories of the attributes and the dimensions of sustainability. The results revealed that
the highest sustainability was obtained by the organic farm with a sustainability value of 67.75 %, the conventional
value being 47.32 %. The organic farm was nearer the desirable value of sustainability as a result of its values of
adaptability, equity and self-sufficiency. In the analysis of the dimensions of sustainability, the organic farm scored the
highest sustainability values, particularly in the Environmental dimension. Both systems of production can improve
their sustainability if an integral agroecological management is implemented including the updating of knowledge and
practical skills through professional assistance, the involvement of the farmers in local markets and the promotion of
the autonomy of the farms.read more
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