Análisis costo-beneficio sustentable de biofertilizantes como sustituto de agroquímicos para la producción de banano en la ciudad de Machala-El Oro.

Abstract

The present work was developed with the objective of determining the sustainable costbenefit of the substitution of agrochemicals for biofertilizers for the agricultural sector of banana production in the city of Machala. In this case, as it was possible to identify from the preliminary analysis of the study background, currently due to various external factors there has been an increase of 80% to 150% in the price of fertilizers used in agricultural production, this situation has led to the need to analyze other alternatives such as the use of biofertilizers. To carry out the research, a documentary analysis and a field study were carried out by conducting a discussion group in which ten banana producers from the city of Machala registered in the Chamber of Banana Producers of the Province of El Oro participated, and in turn interviews were conducted with two experts in the area of agronomy. The results allowed us to conclude that the majority of banana producers use agrochemicals, however, due to the increase in the price of these inputs, they do not rule out the option of using biofertilizers. On the other hand, through the analysis carried out, it was possible to determine that the sustainable cost-benefit of the use of biofertilizers is higher in the medium and long term, since the cost of these inputs may be lower compared to chemical fertilizers, and it also allows preserving the environment and protect soils and surface waters while helping to mineralize them, which can favor future crops.