Peru: Eliminating fumigation of fresh asparagus destined for the United States would strengthen our competitiveness and growth

Published 2024년 11월 5일

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The article highlights the impact of the repeal of Peru's Agricultural Promotion Law and the implementation of the Agrarian Law 31110, which has negatively affected the agroindustry, leading to a loss of 73,000 formal jobs and an 8% decrease in agricultural exports. The Peruvian Asparagus and Vegetable Institute (IPEH) believes that the sector's weakness requires urgent measures to regain competitiveness. The institute is focusing on eliminating mandatory fumigation with methyl bromide for asparagus exports to the US, a move that could improve quality and competitiveness. Additionally, the institute is promoting integrated pest management and best practices in packing plants to improve access to international markets. The progress towards eliminating fumigation for Peruvian asparagus in the US market is viewed as a significant advancement that could improve quality, increase competitiveness, and reduce delivery costs.

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(Agraria.pe) The repeal of the Agricultural Promotion Law No. 27360 and the promulgation of the Agrarian Law 31110, affected the agroindustry in general. According to the information provided by the president of the Association of Agricultural Producers Guilds of Peru (AGAP) Gabriel Amaro Alzamora, it is urgent to move forward with the proposal of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) that seeks to establish a new legal framework for the agricultural sector. 73 thousand formal jobs have been lost in the last 12 months in the sector. In addition, between January and August 2024, agricultural exports have fallen by 8% in volume, compared to what was reported in the same period in 2023. In mid-September, a bill was presented that seeks to “promote the productive, competitive and sustainable transformation of the agricultural sector towards modern agriculture”, since the agricultural sector is experiencing a complicated current situation. In this regard, the ...

Source: Agraria