Peru signed an agreement to secure access for fresh potatoes to the Brazilian market.

Published 2025년 4월 11일

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Peruvian Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Ángel Manero Campos, has reached an agreement with his Brazilian counterparts to publish a resolution on phytosanitary requirements for Peruvian fresh potatoes in Brazil within the next 30 days, opening up a potential market of over 200 million consumers. This could help Peruvian farmers avoid price drops due to surplus potatoes. Manero also discussed with Brazil's Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply, Carlos Fávaro, the possibility of access for strawberries and raspberries to the Brazilian market. Manero also spoke about Peru's irrigation projects, which aim to expand the agricultural sector, and mentioned that the Port of Chancay is already operational and invites Brazilian companies to establish there. This discussion took place during the 18th International Congress of the Latin American Association for the Development of Agricultural Insurance (ALASA) in Brasilia.

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(Agraria.pe) The head of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), Ángel Manero Campos, signed an agreement with deputy ministers of the Brazilian government to advance efforts to secure access for fresh potatoes to this potential market, which boasts more than 200 million consumers. According to the arrangements made, the resolution with the phytosanitary requirements is expected to be published within 30 days. This new access represents an opportunity to divert future potato surpluses to other markets and prevent price declines for Peruvian farmers. The head of Midagri also met with the Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply, Carlos Fávaro, requesting support to advance efforts to secure access for strawberries and raspberries. During this event, Minister Manero also mentioned the country's portfolio of irrigation projects, which will boost the agricultural sector and increase the agricultural frontier by more than one million hectares. ...

Source: Agraria