Cuantificación de la productividad y análisis económico financiero de la especie Bixa orellana L. (achiote), en la provincia de Zamora Chinchipe año 2018.

Abstract

Abstract:The objective of this research was to quantify the productive potential, the economic financial and environmental feasibility in the production of the species Bixa orellana L. in the province of Zamora Chinchipe, based on the research carried out by the Chemistry Department of the University Technical Particular de Loja (UTPL) in association with the University of Arkansas (UA). These investigations revealed that the use of substances and fractions of achiote have the capacity to protect against ionizing radiation and mitigate the effects of radiation. The results of the market, technical and financial studies were calculated based on primary information from achiote producers and interviews directed at the key actors in the production. The calculation of the yield of the production of this species was made with secondary information, the favorable results of the calculation of the main financial indicators NPV, IRR and B/C, they determined the feasibility of the implementation of the project and the establishment of an inclusive business model.