Peru: INIA's work to promote crops of high genetic value stands out

The National Institute of Agrarian Innovation (INIA) highlighted having allowed, in the last 3 years, more than 25,000 small farmers to improve the quality and competitiveness of their agricultural production with an agro-export approach. According to the institution, this was achieved with the release of 30 new cultures with high genetic value and the implementation of 12 modern laboratory complexes. The head of INIA, Jorge Maicelo Quintana, during the start of activities for the 43 years of institutional life of the entity, pointed out that the contribution of scientific research has been vital for the development of technologies and innovations in favor of the farmer. He argued that these new cultivars, developed and released by INIA through its Agricultural Experiment Stations in the regions, are characterized by increasing production between 10 to 12 tons per hectare, are resistant to pests and diseases, have adequate levels of nutrients and vitamins, as well as adapt to ...