Producers in Paraguay will have to sell 5,000 kilos of tomatoes in reserve

Published 2022년 9월 30일

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Paraguay's agricultural sector is currently grappling with a crisis marked by protests, smuggling, and low tomato prices. In an effort to address these issues, farmers have engaged in discussions with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and importers, aiming to devise strategies to combat smuggling and boost prices. The talks have led to an agreement on the urgent need to sell over 5,000 kilos of tomatoes in storage and to develop further measures to improve market conditions for tomatoes and other vegetables.

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Text: Correspondent Iara Siqueira Protests, smuggling and low tomato prices, all this is part of the latest news from Paraguay, the sector's crisis has dragged on over the months. The producers reached an agreement with the authorities and importers about the current situation of the tomato. According to the president of the National Commission of Fruit and Vegetable Producers, Abel Brítez “more than 5,000 kilos of tomato in reserve need to be marketed”, he says. Farmers met with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) to discuss the situation of low prices for tomatoes, potatoes and other vegetables. In a statement, Abel Brítez, leader of the Producers Commission, says that producers ...

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