Análisis de las prácticas alimentarias, prácticas de producción agroecológica en las asociaciones Agroecológicas Ally Causay y APA Azuay y en las comunas Chunazana e Illapamba de la provincia del Azuay

Abstract

The concerning situation regarding our consumption habits and resource use, which far exceed the recovery capacity of our ecosystems, compels us to rethink our interactions, both individually and collectively, with the environment. The urgency to ensure food sovereignty and promote sustainable agriculture in the context of climate change has driven research in the province of Azuay. The objective is to analyze food practices and agroecological production, as well as their contribution to food sovereignty and sustainability, in four specific cases: Ally Causay, APA Azuay, Comuna Chunazana, and Comuna Illapamba, identified as agroecological associations in the region. The study is based on the importance of thoroughly understanding these dynamics to promote responsible and sustainable food and agricultural practices. The research methodology is mixed—quantitative and qualitative—with a participatory approach. A survey was conducted to collect quantitative data, followed by qualitative analysis through feedback workshops. The results were validated by the participants before drawing conclusions and recommendations. Among the main findings, it stands out that food practices are significantly influenced by the agroecological principles applied in production, which strengthens food sovereignty and the local economy. It is concluded that these actions improve food security, recommending increased agroecological training and the promotion of local markets.