The agricultural technique that will help Bolivia face its economic crisis

Bolivia is going through one of the most complex economic moments in decades, marked by the fall in foreign currency, the slowdown of key sectors such as hydrocarbons, and increasing inflationary pressure. In this scenario, experts agree that the modernization of agriculture and the expansion of agro-exports represent one of the fastest ways to reactivate the national economy. According to projections from the Eastern Agricultural Chamber, Bolivia could double its agricultural production from 19.9 million tons in 2024 to 39.6 million in 2034. This growth would be possible thanks to greater access to technology and improvements in production processes, without the need to expand the cultivated area. Moreover, agricultural exports could rise from US$ 3,257 million in 2022 to more than US$ 13,400 million in 2034, almost quadrupling in a decade. If this growth materializes, agriculture could generate in eight years twice the foreign currency of gas in its best moment, establishing ...