Radicación ante el Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA) de los procesos de producción y comercialización en la Vereda la Aurora finca la Esperanza en el municipio de la Calera

Abstract

This report presents the development of the internship carried out at La Esperanza Farm, located in the La Aurora rural area of the municipality of La Calera (Cundinamarca). The main objective was to manage and consolidate the filing process with the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), in accordance with the production and commercialization processes of five types of vegetables cultivated under a hydroponic system. This registration constitutes a fundamental requirement to ensure the quality, safety, and traceability of agricultural products, as well as to facilitate access to formal markets and strengthen the competitiveness of the productive system. The methodology employed was both documentary and field-based, integrating an initial diagnosis, direct observation of production processes, geographic data collection, regulatory review, and verification of the technical requirements established in Resolution 0780006 of 2020. A structured hydroponic production system was developed, including stages of germination, transplanting, plant nutrition, monitoring, harvesting, and post-harvest management, incorporating practices for efficient water use, recirculation of nutrient solutions, and proper waste management. The work plan was implemented through progressive phases that included requirements verification, implementation of technical protocols, preparation of the required records and formats, design of a contingency plan, and administrative management with the ICA offices in Bogotá and Mosquera. As a result, a traceability and control system was consolidated, enabling satisfactory progress in the registration process of the vegetable nursery. Finally, the report concludes that the internship contributed significantly to the formalization of the productive system, strengthening agricultural management, regulatory compliance, and the environmental sustainability of the farm. Likewise, it is emphasized that the implemented model is replicable in other productive units, constituting a practical tool for producers seeking to improve their agricultural practices and comply with current regulations in the Colombian agricultural sector.