Sustainability of Four Agroecosystems in the State of Veracruz, Mexico

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the sustainability of four agroecosystems in the state ofVeracruz, Mexico: sugarcane, maize grain, orange and moringa.Design/Methodology/Approach: Producers that provided information about thecrops’ management were located. Semi-structured interviews were conducted toidentify critical points affecting sustainability, and the indicators were weighted usingthe bottom-up criterion and the PSR model.Results: The most sustainable crop was moringa, and the least sustainable wasmaize for grain. Conventional crops are characterized by being monocultureplantations and demanding large amounts of non-renewable external inputs thatundermine their sustainability. Lack of technical training for producers was identifiedas a critical point.Study Limitations/Implications: The results obtained are limited to the analysis offour production systems and their environmental, social and economic dimensions.Findings/Conclusions: Moringa is presented as an alternative crop with lowenvironmental impact that generates employment and strengthens social capital.

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“…Generalmente los sistemas agrarios y los sistemas de aprovisionamiento hídrico asociados a ellos, han sido evaluados en términos de los costos y beneficios que se obtienen en las cosechas (Vallejo Cabrera et al, 2019). Sin embargo, esta visión a largo plazo muestra aspectos que no se pueden incorporar a una contabilidad simple (Carrión Delgado et al, 2021). En estos casos los aspectos ambientales y sociales incrementan su participación al momento de tomar en cuenta los beneficios de todo el proceso productivo (Sarandón et al, 2006).…”