Family agroforestry improved the income of 210 families in Loreto and Ucayali during 2025.

The Peruvian Amazon Research Institute (IIAP) strengthened family agroforestry in flood-prone areas of the Loreto and Ucayali regions during 2025. This intervention benefited 210 families from 14 communities, contributing to improving food security and boosting the local economy through the recovery of camu camu crops, the incorporation of forest species, and the application of sustainable agronomic practices. As a primary result, the IIAP recovered 105.5 hectares of camu camu with pruning, thinning, and organic fertilization. It also transferred 21,326 seedlings of camu camu, shihuahuaco, capirona, pashaco, chestnut, and huasaí. It also enriched 80 hectares with agroforestry systems and incorporated yuca, plantain, corn, and castilla bean to diversify production. These actions allowed for the production of approximately 571 tons of food and 525 tons of camu camu. As a result, families generated income exceeding S/1,862,000, with a public investment of S/377,260. In this regard, ...