Development of agricultural and aquaculture activities in the economically active population: Case Isla Puná.

Abstract

Ecuador is a mega-diverse country in natural resources, however, agricultural production is managed by an important group of people who survive their activities in unfavorable conditions, due to different aspects that relate to the geographical area, climate, production mechanisms and marketing opportunities that in many cases do not result in adequate benefit. The skills and skills developed in the field are an important strength in resource management, and training processes for resource reinforcement are a priority. The objective of this research was to analyze the agricultural and aquaculture activities of the economically active population of Puná Island. The methodology was based on a non-experimental field-type design, with a descriptive and longitudinal level, the mixed methodological perspective. A survey was carried out that brings together aspects related to agricultural and aquaculture production of this population. The results show that the economic labor force in these areas lies in the population over 35 years of age, little economic income from a marketing especially to intermediaries.