Impacto de la implementación del sistema de riego por goteo, en la rentabilidad de los cultivos de caña de azúcar, en la Empresa Sociedad Agrícola Valle Grande SAC, durante el período 2009-2012.

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the impact of implementing the drip irrigation system in the profitability of sugarcane crops in the Valle Grande SAC Agricultural Society, contributing in this way to improve the process of decision making management investment on this irrigation system. For this purpose we used statistical data from company records , it quickly developed respective cash flows , then calculate the evaluation criteria as investment decisions are the NPV and IRR . Finally, we compared the economic indicators for each irrigation system, ie drip and surface irrigation, in order to determine the impact of drip irrigation system on the profitability of the company. The research results indicate a Net Present Value ( NPV) of $ 1,826.64 / ha for drip irrigation and $ 1,245.14 / ha for irrigation by gravity and with an Internal Rate of Return (IRR ) of 15.28% and 13.47 % respectively , which indicates the positive impact of the implementation of drip irrigation system in the profitability of sugarcane crops in the Valle Grande SAC Agricultural Society , being the factors that contribute to increased profitability that substantial savings production costs with emphasis on savings in water consumption , a higher yield per hectare .