Cusco: Progress in the Fruit Project boosts productive diversification in Pichari

The Tropical Fruit Project, promoted by the District Municipality of Pichari in the Cusco region, presented the progress of its first year of execution. In 2024, the production of 100,000 passion fruit, camu camu and soursop seedlings was achieved, which will strengthen productive diversification and expand access to new markets. The project aims to boost the production of passion fruit, camu camu, pitahaya and soursop, fruits with a growing demand in various markets. To date, more than 50,000 passion fruit seedlings have been distributed among the beneficiaries to be planted in the final field. By September 2025, it is expected that more than 45 hectares of passion fruit will be in production, with a projected harvest of 15 tons per year per hectare. The camu camu and soursop seedlings are still in the development process, but are expected to be ready for distribution in April 2025 and then be installed in the final field. The project has also established more than two hectares ...