Análisis socioeconómico de la producción de cebolla blanca y papa en la Parroquia Santa Fe de Galán, Cantón Guano, Provincia de Chimborazo.

Abstract

The objective of this research was to socioeconomically analyze the production of white onion and potatoes, and their incidence in the Parish of Santa Fe de Galan, Canton Guano, Province of Chimborazo, in order to propose alternatives for improvements in the production and marketing processes of white onion and potatoes for their socioeconomic development. In this context, a baseline of production was raised, the production of white onion and potatoes was quantified, the socioeconomic situation was identified through an analysis and the incidence of production on the socio-economic development of the parish was established. The results showed that the total cost of potato production within the area designated for planting, which represents 10.01 hectares, is $ 663.5 per production cycle, with the average total production yield being 81 qq per production cycle. Having an average sale price of the potato quintal of $ 10.27, which generates an average income of $ 170.9?. The cost of producing white onion within the area designated for planting, which represents 52.82 hectares, is $ 6463.8 per production cycle, the average total production yield being 8224 tied per production cycle. Having an average sale price of white onion bundles of $ 0.98, which generates a total average income of $ 1634.7. This research proposes to promote family agro-ecological agriculture that guarantees the food security of families in the communities of the Santa Fe de Galan parish, through the diversification and agroecological management of crops.