Analysis of technological packages for corn production in the state of Mexico
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https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v16i4.3583Keywords:
agricultural productivity, food security, price flexibilityAbstract
Corn is a staple food in the diet of Mexicans and while its consumption is increasing, its domestic production has decreased in the same years largely due to low yields in small-scale production. This paper analyzed two technological packages developed by a public research institute in order to find alternatives to increase agricultural productivity for food security in the state of Mexico; the results were compared with the current form of production and yield, analyzing the impact of the increase in production on the costs and income of small producers. According to the results, by using the medium-impact technological package, the producer obtains a yield of 5 t ha-1, their production cost will increase by $7 739.50 pesos, and their income will be higher than the costs; nevertheless, the expected profit is lower than that obtained with the current form of production. If the high-potential package is applied, with a yield of 6.5 tons per hectare, the cost increases by $13 894.50, and their profit is higher considering a flexibility price of -0.12 and a guaranteed price. With both packages, their returns are positive; therefore, the change from the current form of production to the implementation of any of the technological packages presented is financially feasible; however, only by adopting the high-potential package do they obtain profits higher than those obtained with the current form of production.
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