Proposal for a model for the implementation of circular biofactories for agricultural goods on Cuban farms
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This study proposes a methodological framework for the implementation of economical, circular, and self-sustaining agricultural bioinput biofactories on Cuban family farms. The endogenous conditions of local farms are analyzed and international experiences are reviewed. The current status of farms in the Mayabeque province was identified, and integrated actions for the creation of biofactories under the circular economy model were proposed. It was found that the implementation of biofactories represents a strategic opportunity for the responsible management of natural resources, replacing up to 90% of external inputs. A circular-adaptive model was derived for the implementation of biofactories that contribute to socio-ecological resilience and food sovereignty. Based on the current context identified on the farms, the implementation of agricultural bioinput biofactories was found to provide economic and environmental self-sustainability for the national agricultural landscape.
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