Características físicas, ubicación geográfica y calidad del suelo agrícola de las provincias de la costa ecuatoriana

Abstract

The agriculture of Ecuador, historically it has been a fundamental pillar of its economy. Its diversity of soils, astronomical position, its climates, microclimates and its different physical characteristics are favorable for various types of crops and production systems. For decades on the coast, the supremacy of our economy has been reflected in the agro-export model of cocoa, banana, coffee, rice, African palm, corn, among others, however at present oil is the main backup product economic that, due to not being renewable, could cause damage to the economy of the country, but part of this wealth is invested in promoting agricultural activity and especially in the coast. In order to identify the physical characteristics, geographical location and soil quality of the provinces of the Ecuadorian coast, we resort to the investigation of bibliographic information that allows us to reconsider the traditional practices in agriculture. The scarce government policies do not favor the farmer and the adequate use of the soil causing several problems, highlighting the expansion of the cities to the agricultural sectors, inadequate use of management, soil contamination; These are problems that must be addressed with priority because they are generating a delay in the development of agriculture in the country. It is of great importance to mention that the assistance provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Aquaculture and Fisheries MAGAP and the Organic Law of Rural and Ancestral Territorial Lands do not contribute to the solution of the problems identified.