Economic valuation of corn (Zea mays L.) and coffee cherries (Coffea arabica L.) in three municipalities of the lower Laxaxalpan basin, Puebla, Mexico, in the period 2003–2022.

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.973572529101

• Palavras-chave: planted area, average annual growth rate, average yield per hectare, production value.

• Keywords: planted area, average annual growth rate, average yield per hectare, production value.

• Abstract:

  Study analyzing the economic importance of three representative municipalities in the lower Laxaxalpan River basin, Puebla, Mexico, highlighting an economic assessment of the importance of two representative crops in the region: corn and cherry coffee. The variables analyzed are harvested area (ha), average yield per hectare (tons/ha), and production value, both at current prices and deflated to 2018 prices. The average growth rates for each of the variables for both crops are determined, and in the case of corn, based on per capita consumption in the state, it is determined whether or not it contributes to the food sovereignty of the most consumed product in Mexico.