Paraguay: the agony of small producers calls for institutionalization

Published 2024년 12월 25일

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Paraguarí, renowned for its potato and onion production, is currently facing a crisis due to an oversupply and a lack of market demand. This has resulted in significant financial losses for small and medium producers. The problem is further compounded by smuggling, which introduces competition and drives down prices. The absence of public policies to support fair market access and organize the sector has exacerbated the situation. Farmers feel that they are being neglected by the Government, particularly the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, and are crying out for more support.

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The department of Paraguarí, known for its outstanding production of potatoes and onions, is facing an unprecedented crisis. Hundreds of small and medium producers complain about the lack of a market to sell their vegetables. Overproduction generates million-dollar losses for farmers. As if this were not enough, the smuggling of merchandise is a sure influx of products that compete with national production and, coming from more developed markets, do so at a price that is very difficult to reach. The situation is aggravated by the absence of public policies that promote ...

Source: Agromeat