Argentina: Rio Negro provided assistance to small sheep and goat producers

On this occasion, the Government of Río Negro, through the Ministry of Economic and Productive Development, in collaboration with the commissioners, provided assistance to small producers in the Southern Region, providing food for their sheep and goats. "In an extremely complex context, we were able to continue this program for another year. The maintenance of territoriality in the province of Río Negro, with more than 2,700 small subsistence producers, seeks to strengthen roots and support," said the minister. of Economic and Productive Development, Carlos Banacloy. This action is carried out considering the low winter temperatures, the presence of snow and the scarcity of grass for fattening at this time of year. "Due to the characteristics of our geography, we are often isolated by the river and the snow. The bales solve a very important issue to feed the animals of the entire population," said Carlos Almazan, from the development commissioner of El Manso. In a total route of ...