This year, 27% more sesame was planted in Paraguay, according to CAPEXSE

The sesame planting area reached about 70,000 hectares this year, which corresponds to an expansion of 27% compared to last year, reported Gilberto Osorio, president of the Paraguayan Chamber of Sesame Exporters (CAPEXSE). According to the Weekly report of the Union of Production Guilds (UGP), Osorio indicated that there are good prospects and that although yields cannot yet be estimated, the sector is confident that the harvest will be very good due to the favorable climate. Also a positive factor is the good price level, which increases the expectation of an excellent campaign. He added that peasant farmers are betting on this item due to the ease of handling and the good prices it has. “It is one of the most important items of peasant family agriculture. Currently prices are around 6,500 guaranies per kilo ”, he pointed ...