Participatory innovation actions for the organic production of paprika (Capsicum Annuum L.)

Abstract

This research aims to develop participatory innovation actions for the agroecological cultivation of paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) in the area of Alcantarilla of the municipality Antonio José de Sucre in Barinas Venezuela. For which a participatory rural diagnosis was developed, research was applied in the action through the experimentation with the use of two organic fertilizers based on available endogenous resources, as well as workshops, field days and training actions. From the stages developed it was obtained that the community showed a marked interest in the introduction of agroecology to recognize it as important and prefer it for commercialization, which marked the possibility of managing in their culture the agroecological production of paprika regardless of the little knowledge demonstrated on this. The endogenous resources selected as organic fertilizers presented physical and chemical characteristics superior to the natural soil of the sector, constituting this a scientific argument that justifies the use of these in the farm. The effectiveness of worm humus and bovine manure in the agroecological production of paprika was demonstrated, constituting alternatives of clean production in the farm. Wormwood humus as an organic fertilizer was more economically viable than chemical fertilizer, placing it as a way to eliminate externalities and optimize production in the financial, social and environmental dimensions. The empowerment of the basic knowledge necessary for agroecological production was confirmed, with the implementation of production technology based on endogenous resources, harvesting and management of organic fertilizers.