Estudio de factibilidad de producción y comercialización de abonos orgánicos en las comunidades Nitiluisa, san francisco de Cunuguachay y San José de Gaushi de la parroquia rural Calpi

Abstract

In Calpi town, agriculture and stockbreeding are the predominant sectors, considering that 70% of the economic activity sustains the families of various communities. Despite their importance, these activities generate a considerable amount of organic waste. The inadequate management of this causes significant problems, directly affecting the quality of water resources, soil, and air. The objective of this research was to evaluate the feasibility of producing and commercializing organic fertilizers in the communities of Nitiluisa, San Francisco de Cunuguachay, and San José de Gaushi in the countryside of Calpi town. Given the predominant dedication of the population to agricultural activities, it was proposed to use these wastes as raw material, thus, offering an environmental solution and promoting local economic development. A mixed research approach was implemented, starting with a situational diagnosis that identified key organizational, commercial, and financial factors. Surveys of potential customers, physicochemical, and biological analyses were conducted to evaluate product quality. By establishing presentations of 45 kg (5 kg and 2 kg with prices of $6, $3.75, and $1.50, respectively) the agricultural and gardening segments were addressed. In the financial evaluation, the results were positive, with a Net Present Value (NPV) of $25,304.45, a Benefit-Cost Ratio (B/C) of $0.34 per dollar invested, and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 66.08%. Thus, concluding that the venture was viable. Following the diagnostic, a potential growth in the commercialization of organic fertilizers was identified, driven by the promotion of organic production in the country and the locality. Despite the low supply in the market, the situational analysis allowed proposing strategies for change and improvement for the enterprise. This recognizes the importance of offering quality organic fertilizers at affordable prices.