In the Tocllapite hamlet of Huancabamba, the district and province of Huancabamba, the first greenhouse for seed potato production was inaugurated, an initiative that will directly benefit 200 farmers in the area.
The Consell, the Government and Tragsa are offering farmers an initiative for the early detection of the beetle that can completely eliminate the potato plant.
148 farmers learned about successful cultivation and marketing experiences. The project seeks to preserve biodiversity and strengthen the local economy.
Dr. David Levy is leading the development of desert-adapted potatoes, strengthening food security in the Middle East.
Farmers are considering abandoning their land after making large investments.
In addition to high inflation in the country (10.3% year-on-year in March), Russians are struggling this year with expensive potatoes. Their price on store shelves has almost tripled year-on-year.
Haroumi Redouane, Director General of the National Interprofessional Office for Vegetables and Meats (ONILEV), reassures farmers and potato producers that their concerns are being addressed.
Agricultural activity remains important in our department, and one of the key objectives for sustaining it is the need to diversify production.
