Peru: Cajamarca will produce 33,200 tons of oats INIA in 2023

The Agro Rural program will allocate a total of S/ 653,210 in technical assistance and training for the sowing of Avena INIA, a food supplement for sheep, goats, cows and guinea pigs. To do this, it purchased a total of 110 tons of INIA Avena seed, which will be distributed to 830 family farmers in the Cajamarca region. These actions seek to improve the fodder floor that provides food in sufficient quantity and quality that favors greater local livestock production and profitability; in addition to improving the productivity of milk and derivatives such as meat, wool, fiber, among others. Having a greater fodder floor also favors reducing the risk of vulnerability to low temperatures and droughts and guaranteeing the food security of cattle heads throughout the year. in preparation stage To carry out the improvement of the forage floor, Agro Rural plans to use a total of 830 agricultural hectares and would allow to obtain a total of 33,200 tons of INIA Oats, which will be hay and ...