Estimación de la productividad actual y análisis económico financiero de la especie Bixa orellana L. (achiote), en cinco cantones de la provincia de Loja, año 2017.

Abstract

The production and commercialization of the species Bixa orellana L., represents an alternative to diversify economic activities generated from biotrade. A sample of 353 producers distributed in the cantons of Celica, Chaguarpamba, Pindal, Puyango and Zapotillo is used to estimate current productivity and to carry out the economic and financial analysis. In addition, the information is supplemented by interviews with experts in the production of this Species and concrete demand, which allows the construction of a cash flow to carry out the economic and financial evaluation through the selection criteria of the NPV, IRR and RBC. It is concluded that the producers of Puyango and Chaguarpamba have potential conditions for the production and marketing of Bixa orellana L. The profitability of both projects is positive, for which the project is accepted. The strategic alliances between producers and anchor company increase 18% profitability for Arenal producers and 20% for Chaguarpamba parish