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- Title
Sustainability Assessment of Two Farming Systems.
- Authors
Hernández-Rodríguez, Víctor M.; Escalona-Maurice, Miguel J.; Pimentel-Aguilar, Silvia; León-Merino, Aurelio; Ibarrola-Rivas, María J.; López-Ridaura, Santiago
- Abstract
Objective: To assess the sustainability of two agricultural production systems (native and improved maize) using the MESMIS methodology. Design/Methodology/Approach: Understanding the social, economic, and environmental factors that make up the production systems, as well as their management methods, in the municipality of Jilotepec, State of Mexico enables the development of sustainable rural development strategies. The study included 30 production systems and compared the level of sustainability between producers of native and improved maize. In September 2022, information was collected in the field, through participatory workshops, semi-structured interviews, and surveys. Additionally, soil sampling was carried out to analyze soil fertility. Results: The two systems studied have high agricultural production costs and are highly dependent on external inputs, especially those that use improved maize. Most of the systems depend on external economic income. Agriculture is increasingly exposed to drought conditions and changes in rainfall patterns, forcing the population to implement adaptability measures. Owning livestock is an important economic support for production systems. The regional soil is fertile and suitable for growing maize. The perception of happiness among the interviewees is high; they consider their quality of life to be good and therefore do not migrate. Findings/Conclusions: This study is the result of an integrated analysis of several methodologies used in the sustainability indicators measurement.
- Subjects
MEXICO; SUSTAINABLE agriculture; AGRICULTURE; RURAL development; SUSTAINABILITY; AGRICULTURAL productivity; QUALITY of life; SUSTAINABLE development; DROUGHTS; RURAL geography
- Publication
Agro Productividad, 2023, Vol 16, Issue 12, p29
- ISSN
2448-7546
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.32854/agrop.v16i12.2496