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Challenges in the avocado production chain in Latin America: A descriptive analysis
Desafíos de la cadena productiva del aguacate en América Latina: un análisis descriptivo
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https://doi.org/10.15446/agron.colomb.v42n2.113982Keywords:
agribusiness, agricultural productivity, competitiveness, farm management, Persea americana Mill. (en)agronegocios, productividad agrícola, competitividad, gestión agrícola, Persea americana Mill. (es)
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The avocado market has experienced significant growth in recent decades, with Latin America emerging as a key player in production and export. This article provides an overview of the main challenges facing the avocado production chain in the region, examining crucial aspects such as production trends, supply dynamics, evolving demand patterns, and price fluctuations. By addressing these challenges and capitalizing on emerging opportunities, the Latin American avocado industry can enhance its competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience in the global market. This review provides valuable insights and actionable strategies for stakeholders across the avocado production chain, from producers and exporters to policymakers and researchers, offering key working areas for the sustainable development of the avocado industry.
El mercado del aguacate ha experimentado un crecimiento significativo en las últimas décadas, emergiendo América Latina como un actor clave en la producción y exportación. Este artículo ofrece una visión general de los principales desafíos que enfrenta la cadena de producción de aguacate en la región, examinando aspectos cruciales como las tendencias de producción, la dinámica de la oferta, la evolución de los patrones de demanda y las fluctuaciones de precios. Al abordar estos desafíos y capitalizar las oportunidades emergentes, la industria latinoamericana del aguacate puede mejorar su competitividad, sostenibilidad y resiliencia en el mercado global. Esta revisión proporciona información valiosa y estrategias viables para las partes interesadas en toda la cadena de producción del aguacate, desde productores y exportadores hasta formuladores de políticas e investigadores, ofreciendo áreas de trabajo clave para el desarrollo sostenible de la industria del aguacate.
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