Citrus: 3,250 certified trees were delivered to Atlantic producers from Colombia

Published 2021년 1월 7일

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The Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation (Agrosavia) and the Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA) have distributed 3,250 certified Tahiti acid lime and Pajarito acid lime trees to five producers in the department of Atlántico. The initiative aims to rejuvenate the citrus sector in the Atlantic region by enhancing production and combating diseases like Huanglongbing (HLB) through the use of disease-free plant material. The producers, selected for their farming practices and use of drip irrigation, are expected to see a production increase of 10% to 15%. This pilot project will also be used to observe the behavior of the plant material in an environment with a high HLB incidence.

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The deliveries of Tahiti acid lime and Pajarito acid lime plant material will allow producers to increase their productions. The Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation (Agrosavia) and the Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA) delivered 3,250 certified trees of Tahiti acid lime and Pajarito acid lime to five producers in the department of Atlántico. The objective is to reactivate the citrus sector in the Atlantic. The producers chosen by the authorities stand out for having a drip irrigation system, carrying out permanent pruning, keeping their fertilization plans up to date and prioritizing technical assistance. It is expected that the benefited producers will be able to recover their productions and in the future they can increase it between 10% and 15%. “This first installment is a very valuable milestone because with it the reconversion and modernization of citrus farming begins, through the establishment of productive orchards with healthy material that improve the ...

Source: Redagricola