Technological adoption in agriculture in rural sectors: case of pineapple cultivation

Abstract

Introduction: In 2021, Ecuador consolidated itself as the first pineapple exporting country in South America, so its development is important for the country's economy. In the community of Mocochal, in Manabí, pineapple cultivation is also carried out, therefore this article aims to demonstrate the results of the surveys of pineapple producers in order to know their opinions on the use of agricultural technologies that allow them to improve the quality of their crops, reduce their production costs and increase their income. Materials and methods: For this, the information was collected through the technique of analysis, synthesis and surveys related to the use of technologies in the production and marketing of pineapple, where 51 farmers participated, who answered 10 questions. Results: The main results are framed in that the adoption of technologies in agriculture will allow more efficient and sustainable production in the community of Mocochal, reducing the waste of resources and increasing the quality of agricultural products. Discussion: Technological adoption in agriculture in rural sectors allows improving the productivity, efficiency and sustainability of agriculture, while improving the living conditions of farmers and promoting economic development in rural areas. since its impact on the different commercial and exportable crops of Ecuador is significant. Conclusions: The adoption of technologies in agriculture can improve farmers' ability to address the challenges they face, such as climate variability, labor shortages, and lack of access to markets.