Evaluación económica de la Hacienda Agroulpan.

Abstract

All the factors that intervene in the process of the economic evaluation of the farm dedicated to milk farming were determined in the Agroulpan farm at Chullin sector from Chambo canton, Chimborazo province. The production costs of the milk liter were established according to the information that was gathered in the farm through the observation and surveys. The experimental results obtained were subjected to statistical and economic analysis; mean, standard deviation and benefit/cost analysis. The income generated by the sale of milk was $ 76858.26. The total expenditures during the production in one year were $ 72497.55. The production, milk/year was 163528.21. The cost of producing 1 liter of milk $ 0.44. The profit obtained by the producer for each liter of milk sold is $ 0.03. The cost benefit indicator indicates a 1.06, which means that for every dollar invested a profit of $ 0.06 is obtained. The balance point of the Agroulpan cattle ranch is $ 59901.64; in liters of milk, it is 119803.27; and in tons of milk, it is 123.40. The balance point is a concept that refers to the level of sales where the fixed and variable costs are covered. On the other words, the balance point of the Agroulpan farm is 123.40 tons of milk, and the farm produces 168.43 tons of milk per year; it means that the farm has a profit of $ 4905.84. It is recommended to record daily all the expenses that are made within the Agroulpan farm, due to minor expenses are always overlooked that at the end has repercussions on the correct economic analysis that can be developed.

Key words: MILK PRODUCTION - ECONOMIC EVALUATION - MILK FARMING – MILK.