Tag: Economic Returns
Critical analysis of socio-natural dynamics driven by the agricultural commodity boom: the case of Hass avocado in northern Caldas, Colombia
This explanatory study investigates the expansion of Hass avocado plantations (HAP) and their transformative impact on the socio-natural dynamics in Salamina, Caldas, Colombia. The central research question—Why are Hass avocado plantations expanding and transforming the socio-natural dynamics in the Global South?—is addressed through a systematic approach grounded in interdisciplinary frameworks and methods. To address this overarching question, a robust theoretical framework was first developed
Embracing Avocado (Persea americana) Farming Among Smallholder Farmers in Rural Households in Kenya: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Avocado farming in Kenya has become both a vital livelihood source and a thriving agricultural enterprise, driven by rising global demand and government initiatives to boost exports (Suljada, 2024; Shivachi et al., 2023). This study examines the challenges and opportunities in avocado farming, with a focus on smallholder farmers in Kiambu County. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study collected primary data through surveys, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions, while secondary
Biorefinery of avocado seed waste for sustainable production of bioplastics and functionalized silver nanocomposites
This study examines the potential of utilizing avocado seeds (AS) waste for sustainable polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production and green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in an integrated biorefinery approach. Initially, phytochemical compounds were extracted from AS biomass using solvent extraction. The residual AS biomass underwent hydrolysis through acid pretreatment and was subsequently utilized as a sustainable carbon source for PHA synthesis by Lysinibacillus sp. RGS. Various operational
Sustainable Irrigation Strategies for Enhancing Hass Avocado Yield in Arid Region of Tacna, Peru
Hass avocado production in the Tacna region of Peru faces challenges related to irrigation efficiency and water availability. Efficient water management is essential for improving tree growth, fruit yield, and economic sustainability. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between irrigation efficiency, soil moisture levels, and avocado productivity to identify key factors influencing sustainable production. A comparative analysis approach was used to assess soil moisture, irrigation efficiency,
Technological Adoption Management System for Small-Scale Hass Avocado Producers (SATPA)
This research develops a proposal aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Colombia’s Hass avocado sector through the design and validation of a Technological Management System (TMS) that modernizes and makes the production processes of smallholder farmers more sustainable. The proposed system enables producers not only to comply with international phytosanitary and environmental regulations but also to integrate efficiently into export markets, particularly the European Union, where frameworks
Influence of Deficit Irrigation and Absorbent Materials on “Hass” Avocado Cv.:B- Leaf Chemical Composition, Water Use Efficiency and Economical Returns
Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) is a globally important fruit crop, with the 'Hass' cultivar being the most widely cultivated. Water scarcity threatens the sustainability of avocado production in arid and semi-arid regions. During (2023–2024) field study was established to evaluate the effects of two soil absorbent materials biopolymer and zeolite applied at 500, 1000, and 1500 g/tree under three regulated deficit irrigation regimes (100%, 80%, and 70% of irrigation requirements, IR) on leaf chemical