Identifying profitable activities on the frontier: The Altillanura of Colombia

Indigenous Family Labor in Agroforestry Systems in the Context of Global Transformations: The Case of the Inga and Camëntsá Communities in Putumayo, Colombia

“…Despite this evidence, in Colombia, policies have been directed toward the investment of the private sector [47], the use of natural resources, infrastructure investment, and the development of agricultural systems [48] under monoproductive approaches supported by the state economic development policies [49]. These policies neglect the protection of natural ecosystems, undermining biodiversity [50,51], for instance, the glyphosate spraying allowance for coca leaf crop control [52] or national macroeconomic policies that harmonize with transnational economic dynamics in the sugar cane sector.…”

“…These policies neglect the protection of natural ecosystems, undermining biodiversity [50,51], for instance, the glyphosate spraying allowance for coca leaf crop control [52] or national macroeconomic policies that harmonize with transnational economic dynamics in the sugar cane sector. Development projects often focus on natural resource exploitation, which underpins the domestic economy while excluding the social and environmental externalities [48]. In this regard, studies focusing on the socioeconomic and environmental benefits of agroforestry practices are needed to promote its adoption and spread.…”

Chemical composition and bioactive compounds of cashew (Anacardium occidentale) apple juice and bagasse from Colombian varieties

“…Colombia is an agricultural country that seeks to increase its participation in the cashew nut market. The Altillanura of Colombia is a region with a significant potential for agricultural exploitation where the cashew crop is a promissory economic activity [ 4 ]. Vichada (Coordinates: 6°11′N 67° 28′W) department is the most extensive territory that belongs to the Altillanura region, and it has focused the attention of farmers, investors, and local and national government.…”

Towards a sustainable biobased economy in Colombia: integrated environmental and economic analyses of land use and biomass value chains

“…See all input data in Table A19 in Appendix. For cattle and crops production, empirical data such as capex, opex, and revenues were estimated based on the information from the model developed for the Orinoquia region by Fontanilla-Díaz et al (2021). Additional information collected is also shown in Appendix 5A.…”

“…The NPV is calculating based on the model developed by Fontanilla-Díaz et al (2021). The linear programming model contains regional information taken through field surveys.…”