Valoración Económica de un plan para evitar la pérdida de cultivos de bananas de exportación en el cantón La Maná, provincia de Cotopaxi

Abstract

Abstract: The presented study analyzes the economic impact of risk prevention and mitigation measures on banana production for export in the canton of La Maná, Cotopaxi province. The main objective was to determine the feasibility and profitability of implementing a crop protection plan in the area. The methodology included the assessment of existing disease prophylaxis and treatment practices, the use of a risk matrix that plotted the factors that maximize and/or limit crop yield and quality, and a cost-benefit analysis that was used to evaluate the affordability of the proposed interventions. The results highlighted that the adoption of preventive and mitigation strategies significantly improves crop productivity and quality, generating a favorable economic return for producers. This research provided key information for strategic decision-making in the protection of bananas for export, contributing to the sustainable development of production.