Sistemas agroalimentarios sostenibles: el caso de la cadena de valor del aguacate en México
Journal
Problemas del Desarrollo. Revista Latinoamericana de Economía
ISSN
2007-8951
0301-7036
Publisher
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas
Date Issued
2024
Author(s)
Reyes Gómez, Horacio
Martínez González, Enrique Genaro
Aguilar Avila, Jorge
Aguilar Gallegos , Norman
Type
text::journal::journal article
Abstract
Achieving sustainable agri-food systems (SAS) requires the collaborative work of multiple participants. Using a systemic analytical approach, the limiting factors for the sustainable transition of the agri-food system (AS) of the Mexican avocado value chain (VC) were studied. International, national and government data sources were consulted and complemented by three case studies. Short-term policies, current VCand AS governance structures, inadequate infrastructure for the sustainable use of natural resources and insecurity limit the achievement of the SAS. Acceptable economic indicators for the sector should allow for social and environmental improvements by introducing more efficient irrigation systems and improving current working conditions. ©Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas