More than 125 thousand families are dedicated to the cultivation of Andean grains in Peru

Published Jul 1, 2024

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The Peruvian Government is promoting the consumption of Andean grains such as quinoa, cañihua, kiwicha, and tarwi due to their high nutritional value and adaptation to climate change. Over 125,000 families in Peru are engaged in their production, and Peru is the world's leading exporter of quinoa. The Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) is spearheading efforts to increase domestic consumption of these superfoods. These grains are rich in essential amino acids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients, making them excellent for cell and tissue health.

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The Government promotes the consumption of Andean grains due to their highly nutritional value and, furthermore, because they are crops that adapt to climate change. In Peru, more than 125,000 families are dedicated to the production of quinoa, cañihua, kiwicha and tarwi, Andean grains that are already highly appreciated abroad, and this is the reason for the increase in exports of these products so far. that is of the year. Due to the great nutritional contribution of the so-called Andean grains, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) has developed a strategy aimed at promoting greater consumption, on a national scale, of these superfoods. “As part of the Government's actions to promote the consumption of Andean grains produced by more than 125 thousand farming families nationwide, the Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Ángel Manero Campos, participated yesterday in a unique breakfast with schoolchildren. who learned about the various options ...

Source: PQS