Cajamarca: Construction of infiltration ditches begins to ensure greater water availability

As part of the construction of the Agua Negra reservoir, located in the peasant community of Cumbico, in the Magdalena district, the Regional Directorate of Agriculture has started the construction work of infiltration ditches, actions aimed at ensuring greater availability of water for irrigation during the dry season. This intervention is part of the Water Sowing and Harvesting strategy promoted by the Regional Government of Cajamarca, with the objective of facing the effects of water scarcity and climate change, as well as generating better conditions for agricultural production throughout the year. It should be noted that, as part of the Agua Negra reservoir project, comprehensive works of basin management and conservation will be carried out, which include the construction of infiltration ditches, the formation of forests and ...