Socioeconomic and Cultural Impacts of Native Cotton Cultivation in the Amazonian Communities of Alto Urubamba, La Convencion-Cusco Province, Peru

Luis Morales-Aranibar (), César Augusto Masgo Soto, Angel Ramiro Yupanqui Sanchez, Carlos Genaro Morales-Aranibar, Abrahan Erasmo Apaza-Canqui, Manuel Antonio Canto Saenz, Jorge González Aguilera and Bruno Rodrigues de Oliveira
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Luis Morales-Aranibar: Department of Basic Sciences, National Intercultural University of Quillabamba (UNIQ), Cusco 08741, Peru
César Augusto Masgo Soto: Department of Environmental Engineering, National University of Engineering (UNI), Lima 15333, Peru
Angel Ramiro Yupanqui Sanchez: Department of Environmental Engineering, National University of Engineering (UNI), Lima 15333, Peru
Carlos Genaro Morales-Aranibar: Academic Department of Food Industry Engineering, Jorge Basadre Grohmann National University (UNJBG), Tacna 23001, Peru
Abrahan Erasmo Apaza-Canqui: Academic Department of Food Industry Engineering, Jorge Basadre Grohmann National University (UNJBG), Tacna 23001, Peru
Manuel Antonio Canto Saenz: Department of Phytopathology, La Molina National University (UNALM), Lima 15024, Peru
Jorge González Aguilera: Departamento de Agronomia, Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS), Cassilândia 79540-000, MS, Brazil
Bruno Rodrigues de Oliveira: Pantanal Editora, Nova Xavantina 78690-000, MT, Brazil

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 18, 1-26

Abstract: In the native Amazonian communities, there is a significant biodiversity of cotton varieties, where traditional agricultural practices are preserved, crucial for cultural identity and local economic livelihood. This study examines the socioeconomic and cultural impacts of native cotton cultivation in the Amazonian communities of Alto Urubamba, La Convención-Cusco, Peru. Through a structured survey encompassing eight dimensions—general data, family and household, housing and services, education, economy and work, perspectives and challenges, and community participation—data was collected from residents of the Koribeni, Poyentimari, and Chacopishiato communities, particularly artisans involved in cotton-related activities. The analysis revealed agriculture as the primary income source, with 94.1% of Chacopishiato, 100% of Koribeni, and 61.1% of Poyentimari respondents depending on it. Participation in native cotton activities varied, with 52.9% in Chacopishiato, 88.2% in Koribeni, and 33.3% in Poyentimari. Common challenges include limited access to quality seeds (68.8% in Chacopishiato) and a need for technical knowledge (100% in Koribeni and Poyentimari). Correlation analysis showed significant associations between the study’s dimensions. Variations in community perceptions and knowledge about cotton cultivation suggest the need for targeted interventions. This research underscores the importance of sustainable development strategies that integrate traditional agricultural practices, preserve biodiversity, and enhance community resilience in the region.

Keywords: Koribeni; Poyentimari; Chacopishiato; local economies; livelihoods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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