Maximum alert against possible entry of tomato virus from Argentina into Paraguay

This possibility is also intensified through the entry of smuggled fruit and vegetable products from Argentina, mainly, which also generates constant damage to the internal business. Although the Government is working to combat this type of activity, this illegal practice still persists, as the Agr. Engineer alerted Productiva. Óscar Servín, fruit and vegetable growing expert and technical advisor to the company Procave S.A. This virus was detected in Israel in 2014 and this year, in Argentina. The professional explained that it can directly affect tomatoes and peppers, and is also characterized by quickly destroying crops, since dispersion can be long distances by various means. “This virus can cause enormous damage to the entire sector, if it spreads,” said Servin. On the other hand, the company Soleil S.A., through a statement, stated: “The possibilities of entry of the ToBRF are very high, if imports of vegetables from Argentina are enabled at these critical times. We ask the ...