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Assessing Environmental Management of Tomato Production under Protected Agriculture
Fecha
2015Registro en:
1559-2448
Autor
Padilla Bernal, Luz Evelia
Lara Herrera, Alfredo
Reyes Rivas, Elivier
González Hernández, José Roberto
Institución
Resumen
This study examines the impact of environmental strategies on profitability of protected agriculture production systems in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico using the approach of Total Quality Environmental Management (TQEM) and Total Cost Assessment (TCA). We identified environmental management practices currently used by production units and analyzed the existing situation, plus two hypothetical scenarios. Profitability indicators show that adopting conservation production practices will not only improve the image of the organization but permit better access to markets, maintain positive profitability and contribute to the conservation of natural resources.