Proposal for a productive chain in the coffee agroecosystem of the UEB agroforestal Chaveco
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Coffee production in Cuba has decreased dramatically in recent decades due to soil, climate, social and technological factors, affecting the sustainability of the sector. This work aimed to design a production chain in the Chaveco Agroforestry UEB to optimize the performance, sustainability and competitiveness of the coffee agroecosystem. The study was carried out on the Santa María farm, Santiago de Cuba province, between June 2022 and December 2023, using theoretical (historical-logical, analysis-synthesis) and empirical methods (observation, surveys, documentary review). The diagnosis identified critical limitations, such as low farm performance, technological problems, lack of agricultural extension and high depopulation of plantations. A project was designed based on the segmentation of the production system and the strengthening of integration between actors, combining traditional knowledge and modern technologies. Key actions included improving the living conditions of workers, economic incentives for producers, development of agricultural extension systems and adoption of agroecological practices. The results project a positive impact on productivity, job creation and environmental sustainability, promoting sustainable and profitable agriculture. This integrative approach can serve as a model to revitalize coffee growing in other similar contexts.
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