Determinación del conocimiento ancestral sobre los sistemas de producción ganadera y su repercusión ambiental en el cantón Marcabelí, Provincia De El Oro

Abstract

Abstract: The objective of this work was to determine the local knowledge of the producers on agricultural production systems in the Marcabelí canton, through the identification of management indicators in agricultural systems and comparison of the local knowledge with the scientist. Surveys were carried out with specific questions using the KoboToolbox tool. With the analysis of the results, it was shown that the greater percentage of producers are inclined towards soil conservation in terms of their practices in livestock and agriculture, since the semi-stable system is implemented and the association of crops, in the same way awareness regarding care is evident enviroment. It should be noted that this knowledge has been transmitted from generation to generation and through work practice developed in the field. HE proposes to carry out training that reinforces the knowledge of producers, to that, in this way, better technical, sustainable practices are carried out and solutions are local problems that prevent the development of production in the Marcabelí canton.