Competitiveness of Zacatecas (Mexico) Protected Agriculture: The Fresh Tomato Industry

The industry of fresh tomato production under protective structures in Zacatecas has undergone accelerated growth in recent years. Free trade, market globalization, new trends in the agro-food sector, as well as the food and financial crises, are impacting its competitiveness. In this study competit...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Pérez Veyna, Oscar, Padilla Bernal, Luz Evelia, Rumayor Rdoriguez, Agustín, Reyes Rivas, Elivier
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2010
País:México
Institución:Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas
Repositorio:Repositorio Institucional Caxcán
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:http://ricaxcan.uaz.edu.mx:20.500.11845/307
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11845/307
https://doi.org/10.48779/eg8f-2v48
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:CIENCIAS SOCIALES [5]
info:eu-repo/classification/Development
info:eu-repo/classification/Technology
info:eu-repo/classification/Greenhouses
info:eu-repo/classification/Systemic competitiveness
info:eu-repo/classification/Desarrollo
info:eu-repo/classification/Tecnología
info:eu-repo/classification/Competitividad sistémica
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Sumario:The industry of fresh tomato production under protective structures in Zacatecas has undergone accelerated growth in recent years. Free trade, market globalization, new trends in the agro-food sector, as well as the food and financial crises, are impacting its competitiveness. In this study competitiveness of the industry of fresh tomato production under protective structures in Zacatecas was evaluated to provide elements that contribute to the design of policies aimed toward development of sustainable competitiveness. A systemic competitiveness model was applied, and a SWOT analysis was performed. The information was obtained through interviews with technicians and/or owners of the production units and complemented with interviews with researchers and government authorities. It was shown that a high level of technology is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for achieving sustainable competitiveness.