Energy solutions for the Cuban agri-food system by promoting participation in rural cooperatives
This research note reflects some of the most significant findings on the importance of sustainable energy in food production in rural Cuba, emphasizing the crucial role of youth in implementing innovative production solutions in this area. Specifically, the connection between the electricity and foo...
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I15-R228-article-1532025-12-16T19:53:22Z Energy solutions for the Cuban agri-food system by promoting participation in rural cooperatives Soluciones energéticas para el sistema agroalimentario cubano gracias al fomento de la participación juvenil en las cooperativas rurales Hernández Veitía , Arianna Beatriz Gentile, Alessandro Energía renovable Participación juvenil Producción agroalimentaria Sostenibilidad Agroecología Renewable energy Youth participation Agri-food production Sustainability Agroecology This research note reflects some of the most significant findings on the importance of sustainable energy in food production in rural Cuba, emphasizing the crucial role of youth in implementing innovative production solutions in this area. Specifically, the connection between the electricity and food sectors is essential to addressing the problems of frequent blackouts on the island and to reducing food imports by promoting local production through the use of renewable energy. To support these arguments, we analyze the case of Cifuentes, a rural municipality in the province of Villa Clara, as an emblematic example due to its energy resources, the agricultural wealth of its territory, and the management of agricultural cooperatives characterized by significant youth participation and a strong innovative approach. The contribution also includes strategic actions to establish sustainable agricultural systems, promote youth participation in cooperative management, and improve food self-sufficiency in Cuba, as is being implemented in the case study used as a reference. La presente nota de investigación refleja algunos de los hallazgos más significativo sobre la importancia de las energías sostenibles en la producción alimentaria que se lleva a cabo en las zonas rurales de Cuba, haciendo hincapié en el rol crucial de la juventud a la hora de implementar soluciones productivas innovadoras en este ámbito. En concreto, la conexión entre los sectores eléctrico y alimentario resulta esencial para abordar los problemas de apagones que ocurren con frecuencia en la isla y para disminuir las importaciones de alimentos, fomentando la producción local mediante el uso de energías renovables. Para sustentar estos argumentos, se ha analizado el caso de Cifuentes, municipio rural en la provincia de Villa Clara, como ejemplo emblemático por sus recursos energéticos, por la riqueza agraria de su territorio y por la gestión de cooperativas agropecuarias que se caracterizan por una notable participación juvenil y fuerte apuesta innovadora. La contribución recoge también unas acciones estratégicas para establecer sistemas agrarios sostenibles, fomentar la participación juvenil en la gestión cooperativa y mejorar el autoabastecimiento alimentario en Cuba, tal como se está llevando a cabo en el caso de estudio tomado como referencia. Universidad Nacional de Rosario 2025-12-16 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf text/html https://cuadernosdelciesal.unr.edu.ar/index.php/inicio/article/view/153 10.35305/cc.v2i24.153 Cuadernos del Ciesal; Vol. 2 Núm. 24 (2025); 1-14 1853-8827 spa https://cuadernosdelciesal.unr.edu.ar/index.php/inicio/article/view/153/248 https://cuadernosdelciesal.unr.edu.ar/index.php/inicio/article/view/153/249 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 |
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Energía renovable Participación juvenil Producción agroalimentaria Sostenibilidad Agroecología Renewable energy Youth participation Agri-food production Sustainability Agroecology Hernández Veitía , Arianna Beatriz Gentile, Alessandro Energy solutions for the Cuban agri-food system by promoting participation in rural cooperatives |
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Energy solutions for the Cuban agri-food system by promoting participation in rural cooperatives |
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This research note reflects some of the most significant findings on the importance of sustainable energy in food production in rural Cuba, emphasizing the crucial role of youth in implementing innovative production solutions in this area. Specifically, the connection between the electricity and food sectors is essential to addressing the problems of frequent blackouts on the island and to reducing food imports by promoting local production through the use of renewable energy. To support these arguments, we analyze the case of Cifuentes, a rural municipality in the province of Villa Clara, as an emblematic example due to its energy resources, the agricultural wealth of its territory, and the management of agricultural cooperatives characterized by significant youth participation and a strong innovative approach. The contribution also includes strategic actions to establish sustainable agricultural systems, promote youth participation in cooperative management, and improve food self-sufficiency in Cuba, as is being implemented in the case study used as a reference. |
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