40% of food production in Peru is lost due to pests and diseases

Published 2024년 10월 18일

Tridge summary

Peru faces a significant challenge with the loss of 40% of its annual food production due to pests, diseases, water shortages, and the use of illegal agrochemicals. This issue threatens food security and the economy, particularly affecting rural communities and the production of key crops. Climate change exacerbates these problems, especially in northern regions where water scarcity is a concern. Cultivida, led by Rubén Carrasco, is advocating for a 50% increase in agricultural production through the adoption of technological advancements, strict agricultural practices, and the promotion of efficient farming techniques. There is also a strong emphasis on combating the illegal trade of agrochemicals and ensuring the responsible use of safe farming products to improve food security and reduce losses.
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40% of food production in Peru is lost every year due to the impact of pests and diseases, putting food security at risk and affecting thousands of families that depend on agriculture. Faced with this problem, the executive director of Cultivida, Rubén Carrasco, said that crops essential to the national economy and daily consumption, such as bananas, coffee, potatoes, rice, fruit trees and vegetables, are severely affected by the proliferation of pests such as Fusarium Race 4 Tropical (which devastates banana plantations), Coffee rust (which affects coffee production), as well as various diseases and pests that threaten key crops such as potatoes, rice and vegetables. These losses directly impact the economy of rural families and limit the population's access to basic products, raising prices in the markets and complicating the stability of the agri-food chain. Water shortage and illegal agrochemicals aggravate the crisisRubén Carrasco said that climate change is also intensifying ...

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