Conocimiento ancestral sobre los sistemas de producción agropecuaria como herramienta clave para su manejo

Abstract

Abstract: This study determined the importance of the ancestral knowledge of the producers about the agricultural production systems of Saraguro. In order to identify the management indicators on agricultural and livestock production and to be able to compare and relate local knowledge with scientific knowledge, based on the results, establish recommendations for its management. In order to obtain the data, surveys were conducted with a sample of 87 producers in the Saraguro canton, province of Loja, which consists of 49 items. The results determined that the producers apply good ancestral agricultural practices, as way as soil conservation strategies, such as incorporation of animal manure, crop residues, soil rest, and mechanical and manual plowing. Nevertheless, the main problem is the lack of irrigation, lack of infrastructure and some unsustainable practices during milking, their knowledge has been transmitted over the years by their parents or family, but, due to the advancement of technology, this knowledge is being lost.