Digital technologies applied to the sustainable technical and financial design of sago cultivation (Manta, Cundinamarca)
Introduction: This article presents the results of research conducted during 2024 and 2025 at San Rafael Farm, located in the municipality of Manta, in the department of Cundinamarca.
Problem: The development of agro-productive systems under sustainability criteria requires the integration of technical planning, appropriate technologies, and financial evaluation to address local conditions and strengthen rural economies.
Objective: This research aims to formulate a proposal for the sustainable production of sago starch (Canna indica L.) in order to diversify the rural economy through an agroecological approach supported by accessible technological tools.
Methodology: For the planning of the productive system, a three-dimensional model of the property was developed using QGIS software, integrating edaphoclimatic, topographic, and land-use variables. The financial analysis was conducted using RIV20 software, considering investment requirements and associated costs.
Results: The project is economically viable, with an internal rate of return of 55.85%, demonstrating its potential to generate income and preserve traditional practices associated with this product in the municipality.
Conclusion: The integration of digital tools and agroecological principles makes the sustainable production of sago at San Rafael Farm technically and financially viable.
Originality: This research can be replicated on other farms in the region, serving as a practical tool for local initiatives through the integration of technology and traditional knowledge.
Limitations: Limited information on local supply and demand for sago starch and the loss of knowledge transmission associated with this product.
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