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In recent days, PepsiCo recognized the key figures behind its food system at the inaugural Global Farmer Awards, held at the company’s headquarters in New York.
“It’s really sad”: Why do they let potatoes rot in the fields?
The mayor of Vacas, Edwin Coca, reported that municipal technicians are assessing the damage to determine the exact number of families affected by this weather phenomenon.
The product was sold at an average price of 65,000 guaraníes per 20-kilogram bag, representing a significant injection of resources for small farmers in the area and a concrete boost to the department’s economy.
The institute notes that crops are advancing rapidly and could affect regional production.
Potato production this year, during the winter and summer seasons, reached a total of 1.6 million tons, a 15% increase compared to 2024, according to a report from the Ministry of Rural Development and Lands.
Its main objective is to improve small and medium-sized producers’ access to regional markets with quality agricultural products, with an emphasis on potato and corn crops, pillars of national food security.
Alfredo Pereyra, president of the Argentine Federation of Potato Producers, explained the difficult situation facing the sector, with low prices and high costs.