Bolivia: 59,722 ha of agricultural crops were lost due to La Niña

Published Mar 25, 2021

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Bolivia has seen a 1.5% loss in its agricultural sector, with 59,722 hectares affected by the La Niña phenomenon, particularly impacting quinoa and potato crops by 10.3% and 10% respectively. This could lead to supply issues and price fluctuations. The damage may extend until April, but the probability of the phenomenon decreasing by May and June. In addition to the crop damage, over 150,000 head of cattle have been affected, with 5,057 head killed. The Ministry of Rural Development is recommending preventive measures for farmers, such as relocating cattle to higher grounds and implementing pest prevention strategies. The government is also advising the cultivation of drought-tolerant crops and the improvement of irrigation systems.

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Pýgina Siete / La Paz The La Niýa phenomenon causes Bolivia to lose 59,722 hectares in agricultural crops, of which the most affected are quinoa and potato crops, a fact that may affect supply and price behavior, reported from the Ministry of Rural Development. ýIn Bolivia, according to OAP (Agro-Environmental and Productive Observatory), there are 3,883,190 hectares of the agricultural sector, of which 59,722 hectares were affected, which is equivalent to a 1.5% impact at the national level, says the ministry, with database of the National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi), in response to a questionnaire sent by Page Seven. However, it details that crops such as potatoes and quinoa have suffered a greater impact on the cultivated area: quinoa 10.3% and potatoes 10%. ý This situation could affect the supply and behavior of prices in the domestic market. Added to this are crops such as barley, 8, 2%; alfalfa, 5%; rice, 1.9%, and corn, 0.8%, mentioned. Likewise, they ...

Source: Paginasiete