Resumen

ANGEL-OCAMPO, Mónica Del et al. Study of the agroecosystem with pipian squash in Cantarranas, Paso de Ovejas, Veracruz. Rev. Mex. Cienc. Agríc [online]. 2021, vol.12, n.5, pp.823-834.  Epub 14-Mar-2022. ISSN 2007-0934.  https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v12i5.2261.

The objective was to analyze the pipian squash agroecosystem to identify problems, energy and financial efficiency comparing dry seed production to when it is given added value (jamoncillo, fudge in English) in the community of Cantarranas Municipality of Paso de Ovejas, Veracruz, Mexico. This research was conducted in 2018 using participatory techniques and semi-structured interviews, financial analysis and energy productivity analysis. The degree of interaction and communication between farmers was analyzed with the UCINET program. It was found that the state of Veracruz ranks seventh in the production of pipian seed nationwide, the municipality of Paso de Ovejas occupies the fifteenth place in the state. The energy analysis showed higher energy productivity for the value-added product of pipian (jamoncillo) in contrast to the seed production. The financial analysis showed low profitability for seed production (price in 2017: Mex $20.00 kg-1). Low connectivity was found in the farmers’ network, resulting in individual marketing generating low incomes for the producer. There is a need to adopt more sustainable forms of pipian squash production and to promote a small industry in the region.

Palabras llave : cybernetic controller; participatory research; productive potential.