Peru exported its first 24 tons of chestnuts to China

The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) announced that Peru made the first shipment of 24 tons of chestnuts to China. The product, originating from the Madre de Dios region, represents an important boost for the local economy, especially in the producing areas of the Las Piedras district, Tambopata province, where chestnuts constitute one of the main products of sustainable development and a source of income for hundreds of Amazonian families. Prior to its shipment, inspectors from the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa) conducted a rigorous phytosanitary inspection of the cargo, verifying compliance with the stringent sanitary requirements established by the Chinese authority. This technical work ensures that the national product arrives in optimal conditions and with the quality that distinguishes Peruvian agricultural production. Potential agro-exporter According to the Senasa report, Madre de Dios is the main producer and exporter of chestnuts in ...