SOCIOECONOMIC AND COMPETITIVE POSITIONING OF LIVESTOCK CHAINS IN ZACATECAS, MEXICO

Abstract

Objective: To determine the positioning of the most important livestock chains of the State of Zacatecas, within a matrix of socio-economic importance and market competitiveness and identify needs for research and technology transfer. Design/methodology/approach: The hierarchy of livestock chains in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico was carried out based on the methodology proposed by the International Service for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR), taking as dimensions of analysis the dimensions of socioeconomic importance and competitiveness. The six most outstanding livestock chains in the State were selected. Results: The results placed the beef cattle chains as sustainable, the goats and sheep chains were vulnerable chains, pigs and honey were positioned in the retraction quadrant due to their low socioeconomic importance and competitiveness, and milk cattle were located in the forced quadrant. Limitations on study/implications: It is important to take into account other links. Findings/conclusions: The strategies for livestock production chains are efficient production through sustainable practices, provide technical assistance to producers, conduct research to generate technology, invest in infrastructure and generate value-added products that meet the needs of consumers.