Colombia: Santander strengthens its sheep production

Published Apr 29, 2022

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The Mayor's Office of Concepción and the Ministry of Agriculture of Santander department have distributed 40 breeding sheep to rural women heads of households, as part of the 'Productive Alliances for Life' project. The initiative aims to enhance the local sheep industry by introducing seven new breeds, improving the genetics of the offspring, and bolstering the rural economy. The women will receive necessary implements for sheep rearing and will be given technical assistance. The project has been funded with an investment of over $80 million from the Government of Santander.

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The Mayor's Office of Concepción and the Ministry of Agriculture of the department gave 40 breeding sheep to rural women heads of households. In coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Mayor's Office of Concepción and the department's Secretary of Agriculture, they benefited from the delivery of 40 breeding sheep to rural women heads of households. (Read: Sheep sector is getting stronger in Santander) The main objective of this initiative is the reproduction of the new seven breeds of sheep that were distributed, to improve the problem presented by the genetics of the offspring; also, strengthen the rural economy in that area of Santander. "We are executing part of the 'Productive Alliances for Life' project, where a meat and wool production venture was presented, which we prioritize from the Siempre Santander Government to favor those peasant women who support their families," said the minister. secretary of agriculture, Joan Sebastián Villabona. In addition to the ...

Source: MXContexto