e-Agronegocios ESTUDIO DE PREFACTIBILIDAD PARA LA PRODUCCIÓN DE LIMÓN MESINO (CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA

The objective of the present research was to determine the feasibility of producing Mesino lemon (Citrus aurantifolia) in the Acosta zone, and its commercialization in the National Center for Food Supply and istribution (CENADA) located in Barreal de Heredia. In thisregard, a study to determine the commercial, technical, environmental, legal and financialviability of the crop was conducted between March and June 2013, taking a 3 hectares plantation as the stage of production. Through market research it was determined that the product has a potential marketing, essentially in CENADA; also thanks to the technicalstudy, it was concluded that the location of the project area (Acosta) is suitable for the activity because the growing conditions are compatible with the cultivation; the environmental study reflected the importance of applying good agricultural practices through all stages of production, so that a minimal negative impact on the environment is achieved, as well as maximizing the potential ecological benefits; finally through thefinancial analysis it was determined that the project is feasible, introducing an IRR of 24,26% and an NPV of ₡142.852.045.