Análisis de la comercialización del cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) en el cantón Santa Ana, provincia de Manabí
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2021
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Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias Universidad de Guayaquil
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El presente trabajo de investigación estudia la comercialización del cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) en el cantón Santa Ana, provincia de Manabí, tiene como objetivo general diseñar mecanismos de ayuda para mejorar la actividad agrícola. Para el diagnóstico del problema se utilizaron encuestas descriptivas respondidas por agricultores del recinto. Los datos obtenidos fueron representados en cálculo de número índice (porcentaje) y gráficos de pastel. Como resultado del trabajo, se obtuvo que el proceso de comercialización del cacao presenta una serie de inconvenientes, desde el proveedor de insumos para la cosecha hasta los exportadores, existe desconocimiento de programas o asesoría que serían útiles para mejorar la producción y actividad agrícola de la zona.
The present research aims at studying the trading of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) located in Santa Ana canton, Manabí province. The main goal is to design support mechanisms to enhance agricultural activity. Descriptive surveys responded by farmers in the area were implemented to diagnose the problem. The data gotten were represented by calculating the index number (percentage) and through pie charts. As a result of the work, it was obtained that the cocoa trading process presents a series of inconveniences, from the supplier of inputs for the harvest to the exporters. Thereby, there is some ignorance about the programs or advice that would be useful to enhance the production, as well as the agricultural activity of this area.
The present research aims at studying the trading of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) located in Santa Ana canton, Manabí province. The main goal is to design support mechanisms to enhance agricultural activity. Descriptive surveys responded by farmers in the area were implemented to diagnose the problem. The data gotten were represented by calculating the index number (percentage) and through pie charts. As a result of the work, it was obtained that the cocoa trading process presents a series of inconveniences, from the supplier of inputs for the harvest to the exporters. Thereby, there is some ignorance about the programs or advice that would be useful to enhance the production, as well as the agricultural activity of this area.
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Comercialización, Oferta, Demanda, Cacao