This year, Peru aims to produce more than 5.4 million tons of potatoes

Published 2024년 5월 30일

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President Dina Boluarte of Peru has set a goal to increase the country's potato production to over 5.4 million tons, making it a challenge for the government, regional authorities, and farmers. The president made this announcement during the 'Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope' fair, held to celebrate International Potato Day. The event recognized two potato producers and showcased over 300 potato varieties. The National Agrarian University of La Molina (UNALM) also held a symposium to address the challenges faced in potato cultivation, including the decrease in native varieties and issues in production and management. The symposium emphasized the importance of high-quality seeds in mitigating potato pests and diseases.

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(Agraria.pe) The President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, highlighted the need to promote potato production, especially native species. He pointed out that this year there is an ambitious goal of exceeding 5.4 million tons of this product, which constitutes a challenge for the government. “This challenge drives us to work with regional authorities and municipalities together with farmers, to promote sustainable growth” of this important sector, he indicated during the 'Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope' fair, held at the Ministry's headquarters. of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri), in La Molina. Also, he stated that they must work together to promote business generation in the countryside, giving greater added value to agricultural products. “In times of climate change and global food challenges, the potato remains an invaluable ally. Its ability to adapt to different environmental conditions and its nutritional value make it a key food for the world,” said the ...

Source: Agraria