Not all invasive species have legs or wings. Some take root… and look like a potato. It’s called Jerusalem artichoke or Jerusalem artichoke. Its appearance resembles ginger or a misshapen potato.
The good weather is favorable for the harvest, but demand from the industry has plummeted. "With this price, you can’t even cover the cost of harvesting."
With the aim of strengthening local production systems and promoting the use of varieties, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), through the Technical Office of Saraguro, held a field day in the community of Jaratenta
Aunque variedades como Spunta y Fábula han sido históricamente las más cultivadas, en los últimos años se han introducido nuevas variedades con formatos más homogéneos
Paraguay currently consumes 150 tons of onions daily, while national demand is 54,000 tons per year.
Se trata de una montaña de patatas que se ha convertido en el inesperado símbolo de la generosidad rural y la lucha contra el desperdicio alimentario
Although varieties such as Spunta and Fábula have historically been the most cultivated, in recent years new varieties with more homogeneous formats have been introduced.
It’s a mountain of potatoes that has become an unexpected symbol of rural generosity and the fight against food waste.
