Linear programming in the planting of sunflower, sesame and sorghum at Agrícola Olivo, C.A.

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https://doi.org/10.30545/academo.2026.n2.1415

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Mathematical models, agricultural management, decision-making, agricultural production, resource allocation

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This study aimed to determine the benefits of using linear programming and post-optimal analysis to improve operational resources and maximize the economic benefit of the Olivo Agricultural Production Unit, C.A., through the efficient distribution of sunflower, sesame, and sorghum planting areas. This led to an investigation of the effects of integrating both linear programming and post-optimal analysis on resource optimization at the Olivo Agricultural Production Unit, C.A. Methodologically, yield and investment data were collected through an interview with the producer, and a mathematical maximization model was designed and implemented using WinQSB software. The results showed that the initial optimal solution requires planting 48 hectares of sunflower, 36 hectares of sesame, and 6 hectares of sorghum; this maximizes profit to Bs. 6,621,469.00 across the 90 cultivated hectares, satisfying all operational constraints. Mathematical modeling is a strategic management tool that mitigates risk and uncertainty, providing scientific certainty for decision-making in agricultural production management.

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  • Amaire Josefina Mora Guerrero, Universidad Nacional Experimental de los Llanos Occidentales Ezequiel Zamora. Guanare, Portuguesa, Venezuela.

    PhD. in Administrative and Management Sciences (UC), Professor – Researcher at the National Experimental University of the Western Plains "Ezequiel Zamora" (UNELLEZ), attached to the Program of Social and Economic Sciences (PCSE) of the Vice-Rectorate for Production Agricultural (VPA), Guanare – Venezuela.

    Associate Researcher (External) of the Center for Research and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises and Microenterprises of the Carabobo State (CIDPyMESMicro) of the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences (FaCES) of the University of Carabobo (UC), Valencia -Venezuela. Member of the Network of Latin American Researchers in Administration and Management (RILAyG).

    Member of the Editorial Committee of the PCSE Equity Magazine, UNELLEZ-VPA. External Member of the Editorial Committee of the Revista Estudios Gerenciales and of the Organizations of the CIDPyMESMicro of the Carabobo State (FaCES-UC).

    Professor in the Doctorates in Advanced Management and in Social Sciences, in the Masters in Administration Mention General Management, Management and Institutional Planning and Public Management of the Advanced Studies Program of UNELLEZ - VPA. Visiting Professor of the Master of Business Administration (UC, Guanare).

    Political Scientist (Ptólga.) (Universidad de los Andes (ULA), Mérida - Venezuela).

    Magister Scientiarum (MSc.) in Administration Mention General Management (National Experimental University of the Western Plains "Ezequiel Zamora" (UNELLEZ), Acarigua - Venezuela).

    PhD. in Administrative and Management Sciences (University of Carabobo (UC), Valencia - Venezuela).

  • Alberto Cadevilla Soto , Universidad Nacional Experimental de los Llanos Occidentales Ezequiel Zamora. Guanare, Portuguesa, Venezuela

    Profesor – Investigador de la Universidad Nacional Experimental de los Llanos Occidentales Ezequiel Zamora (UNELLEZ), adscrito al Programa de Ciencias Sociales y Económicas (PCSE) del Vicerrectorado de Producción Agrícola (VPA), Portuguesa – Venezuela. Investigador del Centro de Investigación y Desarrollo de la Pequeña, la Mediana y la Microempresa del Estado Carabobo (CIDPyMESMicro) de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Sociales (FaCES) de la Universidad de Carabobo (UC), Carabobo – Venezuela. Adscrito a la Red de Investigadores Latinoamericanos en Administración y Gerencia (RILAyG). Dr. en Ciencias Administrativas y Gerenciales (UC). 

  • Adolfo Paredes Bastidas, Universidad Nacional Experimental de los Llanos Occidentales Ezequiel Zamora. Guanare, Portuguesa, Venezuela.

    Profesor – Investigador de la Universidad Nacional Experimental de los Llanos Occidentales Ezequiel Zamora (UNELLEZ), adscrito al Programa de Ciencias del Agro y del Mar (PCAM) del Vicerrectorado de Producción Agrícola (VPA), Portuguesa – Venezuela. Dr. en Ciencias Administrativas y Gerenciales (UC). 

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2026-08-21

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Mora Guerrero, A. J., Cadevilla Soto , A. ., & Paredes Bastidas, A. . (2026). Linear programming in the planting of sunflower, sesame and sorghum at Agrícola Olivo, C.A. ACADEMO Revista De Investigación En Ciencias Sociales Y Humanidades, 13(2), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.30545/academo.2026.n2.1415