Chile: ASOEX and the ASCC sign an agreement to support sustainability and technological transformation in the work of horticultural producers

In order to incorporate a productive and resource management strategy to increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the horticultural sector, the Association of Fruit Exporters of Chile (ASOEX) and the Agency for Sustainability and Climate Change (ASCC) signed a new Agreement of Clean Production (APL) that will contribute to the sustainable development of 25 farmers from Melipilla, Lampa and Paine. Within the framework of the APL, support will be provided for the incorporation of clean technologies and digital tools in horticultural SMEs, which allow obtaining safe and traceable products, with key information for climate and market management of producers. The project will be co-financed with resources from the Metropolitan Regional Government of Santiago for $150 million, through the Innovation Fund for Regional Competitiveness (FIC). With the participation and technical support of the Undersecretary of Agriculture, Seremi of Agriculture Metropolitan Region, ACHIPIA, INDAP, ...