Backyard Agricultural and Farm Activity as an Option of Socioeconomic and Food Improvement in the Rural Towns of the Municipality of Guasave, Sinaloa

Abstract

The analysis of the economic problems of the population in Latin America in the face of unemployment and inflation, which have become permanent in these economies, gives rise to the generation of proposals for the solution of social deficiencies, as well as sustainable factors that govern the behavior and culture of production today. The objective was to establish the importance and contribution that backyard activities can have to reach positive socioeconomic and nutritional levels in the rural area of the municipality of Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico. An exploratory analysis was carried out, to diagnose the problem, applying interviews to describe the socioeconomic and backyard perspectives, finding that more than 70% of those consulted carry out this activity in relation to livestock and/or agricultural dynamics. Two variables with positive economic effects stand out: self-consumption and commercialization, which are relevant socioeconomic aspects in the relationship between production and family economy, as well as the promotion of self-employment and preservation of family traditions in rural communities.

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“…In addition, the ecological and sustainable nature of the biosolids use can attract investment and financing for agricultural development projects [52]. Governments, non-profit organizations, and private investors are increasingly prioritizing initiatives that promote sustainable practices and rural development [10]. In this way, if a commitment to sustainable agriculture using biosolids is demonstrated, rural communities can access funding opportunities and attract investment aimed at improving infrastructure, improving agricultural practices, and supporting entrepreneurship [50].…”

“…Sustainable rural agricultural development, including the use of biosolids as fertilizer, can provide new sources of revenue and improve the livelihoods of rural communities [9]. Additionally, incorporating agroecological approaches in agricultural practices aligns with sustainable development objectives and contributes to economic growth in rural areas [10]. Therefore, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and supporting rural communities, biosolids as fertilizer can contribute to the economic development of rural regions [7].…”

The Effect of Backyard Agriculture on Household Income in the COVID-19 Era in Southeast Nigeria

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“…Therefore, government efforts are expected to try and strengthen the most affected sectors, leaving the primary sector on the waiting list for prioritization as a poverty and inequality reducer in the country. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that Mexican family farming promotes selfemployment and preserves family traditions in rural communities (González-Félix et al, 2021). Some limitations of this work are that research in thesis, reports, or disclosed and disseminated in journals not considered high impacting could have been left out.…”