The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation of Peru (Midagri) has announced a significant breakthrough for the country's fresh citrus producers by finalizing a phytosanitary protocol with New Zealand, enabling the export of mandarins, oranges, tangelos, and limes. This agreement, marked by the implementation of a Work Plan with the New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and the National Agrarian Health Service (Senasa) of Peru, signifies that producers from several regions can now expand their export markets for the current year. This development is seen as a crucial step in diversifying Peru's agro-export portfolio, which already includes notable positions in the global markets for blueberries, grapes, quinoa, and various other crops. The successful negotiations are attributed to Midagri and Senasa's efforts in phytosanitary surveillance and pest control, highlighting the importance of market access in creating better opportunities for Peruvian farmers.