IDENTIFICATION OF ASPECTS AFFECTING RESILIENCE IN THE TOMATO SUPPLY CHAIN IN AND AROUND SUTAMARCHÁN

Abstract

The study assesses the subjective resilience of tomato producers in the municipalities of Sutamarchán, Santa Sofía, and Villa de Leyva. Surveys are applied to examine factors such as climate shocks, market uncertainty, labor shortages, and limited access to financial services. The objectives of this study are threefold: (1) to conduct a literature review of previous data and studies related to resilience in supply chains, focusing specifically on the tomato sector; (2) to collect information from primary sources on aspects influencing the resilience of tomato supply chains; and (3) to analyze survey results, identify trends and areas for improvement, and determine the strengths impacting the resilience of the tomato supply chain. The findings indicated a degree of resilience, as evidenced by farmers' adoption of various strategies, including soil maintenance and financing from non-bank entities, as well as crop diversification, in response to crises. The study's findings indicate the presence of a fundamental resilience within the system. However, it is determined that this resilience is inadequate to ensure the system's sustainability over an extended period. The necessity for interventions that focus on enhancing producers' collective, financial, and organizational capacities is therefore emphasized.