Despite a drop in production due to drought, the value of grains rose in Bolivia

Published 2021년 12월 15일

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The article highlights the impact of drought and frost on Bolivia's agricultural sector, detailing a 6% decrease in the production of key crops such as corn, sorghum, and wheat in 2021, despite generating an economic movement of $1,600 million, a 38% increase from the previous year. This decline is primarily attributed to productive losses in sorghum and corn crops. Despite these challenges, soybean production saw a 22% increase in the summer of 2020-2021, contributing to overall production figures. The article also emphasizes the need for agricultural expansion, the sector's demands for biotechnology and combating smuggling, and the lack of a productive dialogue with the government to address industry issues.

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Page Seven / La Paz The drought and frosts reduced the production of corn, sorghum and wheat by up to 6%, although these crops generated an economic movement of 1,600 million dollars, 38% more than in 2020, reported the National Association of Wheat and Oilseed Producers ( Anapo). The manager of Anapo, Jaime Hernández, reported that in the 2021 management, as a result of the sowing of the agricultural campaigns of summer 2020-2021 and winter 2021, the total production of soybeans, corn, sorghum, sunflower, wheat and chia has was 4,744,000 tons (4.7 million tons), which represents a decrease of 6% in relation to the 2020 management. He clarified that this decrease in production was due to the fact that farmers in the 2021 winter campaign were affected by a prolonged drought and intense cold with frosts that caused considerable productive losses, mainly in sorghum and corn crops, which were the most affected by these phenomena. In the 2020-2021 summer season there were favorable ...

Source: Paginasiete