Abstract

BARRAGAN OCANA, Alejandro. Endogenous Technologies and Capabilities as Development Elements for the Mexican Countryside: the Role of Biofertilizers in Localized Agri-food Systems (LAFS). Econ: teor. práct [online]. 2021, n.55, pp.59-86.  Epub Oct 25, 2021. ISSN 2448-7481.  https://doi.org/10.24275/etypuam/ne/552021/barragan.

Localized agri-food systems (LAFS) are of particular interest in terms of the need to address the complex problems encompassed by the overall framework of local and territorial development in rural areas. In this regard, generation of capabilities by local companies within the sector and academia represent an option in terms of innovation, productivity and competitiveness. The objective of this research was to carry out an exploratory case study on LAFS, the local company and the generation of endogenous capabilities (technological and organizational). The case chosen was Biofábrica Siglo XXI, a producer of agricultural input products (biofertilizers and compost) needed to optimize agricultural productivity within LAFS. The main conclusions reflect a positive relationship between the local firm, endogenous capabilities and LAFS where such innovations can be used.

Keywords : Company; agroindustrial; local; technology; endogenous; productivity; LAFS; O13; O31; O32.