Estudio de prefactibilidad para cultivo de aguacate tipo exportación en vereda “El Chocho” del municipio de San Jerónimo, Antioquia

Abstract

The present study focuses on the evaluation of the pre-feasibility for the cultivation of export-type avocados in the "El Chocho" area, located in the municipality of San Jeronimo, Antioquia. This project arises in response to two global issues: the increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, and the sustained growth in global demand for avocados, especially in markets like the United States and Europe. In this context, the project aims to analyze the feasibility of establishing an export-type Hass avocado farm on the "Loma Hass" property. The evaluation will be conducted using the ONUDI methodology, encompassing sectoral, market, technical, environmental, legal, and financial studies. The specific objectives of the study include analyzing the project's macroenvironment, investigating national and international market demand and prices, evaluating technical and logistical costs, identifying environmental impacts, defining the project's organizational structure, and assessing its financial sustainability. The scope of the study is descriptive in nature, focusing on collecting and analyzing relevant information for each component of the project. Limitations include geographical, technical, and financial constraints, which will be considered during its development. This pre-feasibility study seeks to provide a solid basis for decision-making regarding the establishment of an export-type avocado farm, addressing key aspects to determine its technical, economic, and environmental viability, thereby contributing to agricultural development and the mitigation of global health problems.