Bolivia: They ask to use biotechnology in corn to triple production

Jorge Quispe / La Paz With the use of biotechnology in the planting of yellow corn for animals, the production of this cereal can be increased three times more, according to Óscar Mario Justiniano, president of the Agricultural Chamber of the East (CAO). The idea is supported by the Association of Oilseed and Wheat Producers (Anapo) and the Agricultural Chamber of Small Agricultural Producers of the East (Cappo). But the Law of Mother Earth does not allow it. Neighboring countries use biotechnology to have greater productivity in the field, otherwise it is difficult to be competitive. Instead of producing three to four tons per hectare, to produce, as it does in Argentina, from 10 to 12 tons per hectare, Justiniano explains when referring to yellow corn, consumed by farm animals in Bolivia. During the week, Cappo and Anapo also proposed the use of biotechnology for this grain, which has been scarce in recent weeks. In Santa Cruz, the leaders of small producers from Cuatro Cañadas ...