Bolivia: 59,722 ha of agricultural crops were lost due to La Niña

Pýgina Siete / La Paz The La Niýa phenomenon causes Bolivia to lose 59,722 hectares in agricultural crops, of which the most affected are quinoa and potato crops, a fact that may affect supply and price behavior, reported from the Ministry of Rural Development. ýIn Bolivia, according to OAP (Agro-Environmental and Productive Observatory), there are 3,883,190 hectares of the agricultural sector, of which 59,722 hectares were affected, which is equivalent to a 1.5% impact at the national level, says the ministry, with database of the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi), in response to a questionnaire sent by Page Seven. However, it details that crops such as potatoes and quinoa have suffered a greater impact on the cultivated area: quinoa 10.3% and potatoes 10%. ý This situation could affect the supply and behavior of prices in the domestic market. Added to this are crops such as barley, 8, 2%; alfalfa, 5%; rice, 1.9%, and corn, 0.8%, mentioned. Likewise, they ...