Greater public-private work will improve the competitiveness of Peruvian legumes

Published 2024년 7월 15일

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The article highlights the missed potential of Peru's legume industry, as identified by Jorge Fernández Gil, president of the Beans Committee and the Association of Exporters (ADEX). Speaking at the National Legumes Day seminar, he pointed out the need for increased public-private collaboration to boost the industry's competitiveness. He called on the State to improve training for producers on pesticide use and ensure harvest safety. On the other hand, he urged companies to add more value and diversify their offerings to reach more markets. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of meeting quality and safety standards to recover from a -3% drop in exports in 2023, which amounted to US$ 135,377,000. He also underscored the nutritional benefits of underconsumed Peruvian legumes like the pigeon bean and suggested more promotion to improve their consumption rates, especially among the vulnerable population.

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(Agraria.pe) Although the legumes or beans produced in Peru have differential values that make them better compared to those from other countries, their potential has not yet been taken advantage of due to different factors, reported the president of the Beans Committee and others. Grains of the Association of Exporters (ADEX), Jorge Fernández Gil. During his presentation at the seminar for the National Legumes Day – celebrated every July 12 –, organized by the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), he pointed out that more public-private work is needed in order to recover competitiveness of this offer. “We are still a reactive country. Therefore, it is time to take the initiative and improve internal processes. On the State's side, Senasa must train producers in the optimal use of pesticides and guarantee the safety of the harvest. In the case of companies, providing greater added value and diversifying the offer will allow them to cover more markets,” he ...

Source: Agraria