Characterization of NAMA measures implemented by the study producers
| Farm | Measure | Mitigation Potential | Impact on Productivity | Adaptation Potential | Implements | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Rational grazing | 4.00 | 5.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.35 |
| Pasture improvement | 4.00 | 5.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.35 | |
| Living fences | 3.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.05 | |
| Improved fertilization plans | 2.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.25 | |
| B | Rational grazing | 4.00 | 5.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.35 |
| Pasture improvement | 4.00 | 5.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.35 | |
| Living fences | 3.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 1.05 | |
| Improved fertilization plans | 2.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.25 | |
| C | Rational grazing | 4.00 | 5.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.35 |
| Pasture improvement | 4.00 | 5.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 2.35 | |
| Living fences | 3.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.50 | |
| Improved fertilization plans | 2.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.25 | |
Estimated financial indicators and ratios for the producers under study
| Producer | NPV ($USD) | IRR (%) | C/B | NPM (%) | ROI (%) | IPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A without investment | 217 654.27 | 7 647.00 | 307.67 | 54.00 | 82 251.00 | 0.01 |
| A with investment | 241 883.44 | 517.00 | 19.84 | 56.00 | 452.00 | 0.19 |
| B without investment | 132 385.78 | 3 209.00 | 172.76 | 36.00 | 2 023.00 | 0.03 |
| B with investment | 143 852.38 | 329.00 | 16.52 | 38.00 | 211.00 | 0.30 |
| C without investment | 47 921.56 | 88.00 | 3.78 | 34.00 | 94.00 | 0.29 |
| C with investment | 54 357.78 | 62.00 | 2.14 | 41.00 | 64.00 | 0.78 |
Annual cost in $USD of fresh cheese and yogurt production for the producers in the study
| Category | Annual Cost ($USD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer A (fresh cheese) | Producer B (fresh cheese) | Producer C (yogurt) | |
| Production Inputs | 11 655.92 | 7 545.04 | 11 019.49 |
| Raw Materials and Others | 11 609.17 | 7 287.30 | 8 754.30 |
| Packaging | 46.75 | 257.75 | 2 265.19 |
| Labor | 4 789.96 | 4 789.96 | 1 995.82 |
| Other | 593.80 | 2 685.49 | 4 339.17 |
| Services | 380.94 | 1 206.65 | 2 168.80 |
| Cleaning Supplies | 77.36 | 460.08 | 1 216.97 |
| Equipment Depreciation | 135.49 | 1 018.77 | 953.40 |
| Subtotal | 17 039.68 | 15 020.50 | 17 354.47 |
| Other unforeseen events (2.50%) | 14.84 | 67.14 | 108.48 |
| Total | 17 054.52 | 15 087.64 | 17 462.95 |
Net cash flow in $USD of the producers under study
| Year | Net cash flow ($USD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer A | Producer B | Producer C | |
| 2024 | 12 192.23 | 8 709.73 | 25 385.00 |
| 2025 | 62 761.93 | 28 124.93 | 14 043.22 |
| 2026 | 64 241.86 | 29 379.27 | 14 555.72 |
| 2027 | 65 765.85 | 31 422.55 | 14 781.50 |
| 2028 | 67 327.15 | 32 861.11 | 15 169.30 |
| 2029 | 93 505.92 | 101 993.44 | 59 617.16 |
NAMA measures implemented by the study producers
| NAMA measurement | Measurement details | Producer A | Producer B | Producer C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rational grazing | Number of paddocks | 41 | 31 | 28 |
| Rotation intervals (days) | 1 | 0.5–1 | 1 | |
| Pasture improvement | Species | Estrella africana and Kikuyo | Ray Grass and Kikuyo | Mombaza and Retana |
| Live fences | Linear meters | 2 300 | Does not have | 3 058 |
| Species | Local species | Erythrina poeppigiana (poró) and Gliricidia sepium (madero negro) | ||
| Improvements in fertilization plans | Measure | Rainwater harvesting | Collection of whey and water used to wash the shed | Solid separator and fertigation |
| Solid separator and fertigation | Whey collection |