Diseño de buenas prácticas agrícolas certificables para generar oferta exportable de la pitahaya producida en Palora

Abstract

In the following research work, the influence of certifiable Good Agricultural Practices in the production of pitahaya was analyzed in order to develop a system that benefits producers to generate export supply of this fruit, guaranteeing quality and safety based on principles, standards and recommendations from the cultivation process to the final consumer, due to environmental concerns, labor welfare and commercial quality of the products consumed. For this, applicable surveys to producers and interviews were used to collect viable information from the different parts related in the production chain, where several weaknesses were found for the lack of implementation of the above mentioned practices. Among the results, it was described that the absence of Good Agricultural Practices certification makes it impossible for producers to export this fruit, which reduces their income and opportunities in international markets; as well as deficiencies in aspects such as lack of training, application of documents for monitoring activities, lack of knowledge of benefits and new investment in certification processes. A model of Good Agricultural Practices was proposed considering the situational diagnosis of the actors involved, which will allow the generation of an exportable supply of fruit through efficient processes that will enhance the productivity index, economic income, reduction of environmental pollution and new international market objectives