Sustentabilidad del sistema de producción de maíz en la localidad de Ventanas, Ecuador

Abstract

This research was established with the help of corn producers from the Ventanas sector, a city known until now as the corn capital, which is located in the province of Los Ríos, Ecuador. The objective of this work was to somehow describe the situation of farmers in the social, economic and environmental framework, to determine the sustainability of the production systems they manage. For which a sample of 40 farmers was taken, and through a survey, which included questions related to the objective pursued, obtain the information that allows us to characterize these producers. The materialized results indicate the difficulties that this union has to survive, especially the small producer, due to its high dependence on the sowing of this grass and being able to maintain its family nucleus. Only a small percentage of families have in their agricultural activities the planting of other crops and the sale of animals to obtain additional income. Added to other problems such as difficult access to basic services, education and technology that hinder the progress of this agricultural sector. The results were systematized by analytical, descriptive / observation method.