Propuesta creación banco maquinaria para pequeños medianos productores municipio de Granada Meta

Abstract

The main objective of this proposal was the creation of an Agricultural Machinery Bank to support small and medium producers in the municipality of Granada, Meta. This approach arose from the need to improve the working and productive conditions of local farmers, facilitating access to efficient and modern machinery to optimize their agricultural practices. The municipality of Granada is located in Colombia's Orinoco region, which is characterized by a favorable climate for various agricultural activities. However, many small and medium-sized producers face significant limitations due to the lack of access to adequate machinery, which has a negative impact on their productivity and profitability. The creation of a Machinery Bank seeks to alleviate these conditions by providing mechanisms for producers to use machinery under favorable and profitable conditions. The general purpose of the proposal was to design a technical-economic scheme to facilitate the creation of the agricultural machinery bank. At a specific level, it seeks to evaluate the demand and availability of machinery in Grenada, in which the needs of farmers were identified in order to define the minimum criteria for the creation of the agricultural machinery bank. An economic financial feasibility analysis was also carried out to determine the feasibility of the project. The proposal was based on a structured approach involving several phases. It began with a detailed diagnosis through surveys and data collection, which made it possible to identify the specific needs of producers in terms of agricultural machinery. These data were then analyzed using descriptive statistical methods to assess the relevance of the proposal. The planning phase included the elaboration of a general scheme for the implementation of the machinery bank, considering technical and logistical aspects necessary for its efficient operation. Follow-up indicators were developed to facilitate ongoing evaluation of the bank's effectiveness. Among the benefits expected from the establishment of the machinery bank are an improvement in the supply of agricultural machinery, a reduction in the costs associated with its use, and an increase in the productivity of crops, such as pasture and semiannual crops, which are predominant in the region. In addition, a projection was made for improving the quality of agricultural products through the implementation of more efficient and sustainable techniques in cultivation practices. The agricultural machinery bank will not only facilitate access to machinery, but will also provide training to farmers on its use and maintenance. This would ensure that producers can take full advantage of the available resources, which could translate into sustainable economic development for the municipality. The project was evaluated over time using economic indicators, such as the Net Present Value (NPV) and the Internal Rate of Return (IRR), which helped measure the bank's profitability. In addition, some mechanisms were established to monitor the use of the machinery and the impact on producers, thus ensuring the transparency and effectiveness of the project. In conclusion, the creation of a Machinery Bank in Grenada represents an innovative strategy to improve the situation of small and medium agricultural producers, as well as to promote the economic development of the region through the modernization of agricultural production. This will not only offer economic benefits, but will also contribute to the sustainability and resilience of the local agricultural sector.