Analysis of the economic viability of organic production system of ornamental pineapple plants for cut stems

Abstract

The growth of Brazilian floriculture is remarkable, both in terms of the number of producers and the cultivated area. To reduce costs and add value, the organic production of ornamental pineapple plants is an option for some consumer markets. This study wascarried at the Fundação José Carvalho, municipality of Entre Rios (Bahia State), Brazil, to evaluate the economic viability of theorganic production of ornamental pineapple plants, as well as to analyze the economic factors from implantation of the crop to thefinal production phase. Primary and secondary data collection (technical coefficients and prices) was carried out, which allowedupdating the value of these coefficients. After determining the technical coefficients, input prices and product prices were surveyedand were inserted in spreadsheets of production cost and profitability. Data processing and profitability analysis were carried outunder deterministic and risk conditions. The organic cultivation system for ornamental pineapples proved to be economically viable,providing greater profitability and production of stems, which is the product of interest