Multifunctionality in maize production systems in the Mixteca Alta region of Oaxaca: Multifunctionality in corn production systems in the mixteca alta region Oaxaca

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Objective: Infer the role of multifunctionality of milpa systems in the high Mixtec region of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Design/methodology/approach: the methodological framework of the Index of Multifunctionality of Agricultural Production Systems (IMSPA) was used, applying semi-structured interviews to producers.

Results: the level of multifunctionality of each of the corn systems evaluated was determined, highlighting the Milpa Interspersed with Fruit Trees as the system with the highest multifunctionality and potential attributes for local development.

Limitations on study/implications: The paradigm of some producers to the change in their plots, usually leads to a negativity in participation and mistrust in this type of research.

Findings/conclusions: It is necessary to follow up on multifunctionality evaluations, there are systems that are in a line where they can advance or regress in terms of their functions.