This year, 27% more sesame was planted in Paraguay, according to CAPEXSE

Published Dec 5, 2021

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The area dedicated to sesame cultivation in Paraguay has grown by 27% to around 70,000 hectares this year, according to Gilberto Osorio, president of the Paraguayan Chamber of Sesame Exporters (CAPEXSE). This expansion is anticipated to result in a very good harvest due to favorable weather conditions and reasonable market prices. Peasant farmers are drawn to sesame farming for its ease and competitive prices, with the harvest expected to begin in January. In 2020, Paraguay produced 37,338 tons of sesame from 55,000 hectares.

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The sesame planting area reached about 70,000 hectares this year, which corresponds to an expansion of 27% compared to last year, reported Gilberto Osorio, president of the Paraguayan Chamber of Sesame Exporters (CAPEXSE). According to the Weekly report of the Union of Production Guilds (UGP), Osorio indicated that there are good prospects and that although yields cannot yet be estimated, the sector is confident that the harvest will be very good due to the favorable climate. Also a positive factor is the good price level, which increases the expectation of an excellent campaign. He added that peasant farmers are betting on this item due to the ease of handling and the good prices it has. “It is one of the most important items of peasant family agriculture. Currently prices are around 6,500 guaranies per kilo ”, he pointed ...

Source: Elagro