The
Second Agrarian Reform, recently launched by the
President of the Republic Pedro Castillo, includes a series of concrete direct support measures in favor of family farmers.
These measures will be implemented to put the State at the service of farmers and agricultural workers in the country.
First measure: Establishment of the Agrarian and Rural Development Cabinet
This cabinet will design and promote policies for rural and agrarian development in the country. It will be presided over by the Head of State and made up of productive ministries of infrastructure and social development, including the participation of representatives of regional and local governments.
Second measure: Price band adjustments and start of feasibility studies to set up a fertilizer production plant
The aim of these measures is to put an end to the situation of dependence on the import of agricultural foods and inputs. In addition, a direct support program for the purchase of fertilizers will be implemented in favor of small-scale farmers.
Third measure: Public food procurement program in favor of family agriculture
Food procurement arrangements for social programs —worth S/300 million (about US$72.5 million)— are estimated to be implemented in the following 12 months.
Fourth measure: Water protection and care
A water sowing and harvesting program will be implemented. It involves the construction of hundreds of cochas (micro water reservoirs) in the country's Andean river basins.
Fifth measure: Further promotion of association and cooperation among producers
It will be adopted in accordance with the law that strengthens agricultural cooperatives, which benefits farming and native communities.
Additionally, a fund for rural women will be introduced, which will finance various business technical support and social programs in favor of over 700,000 women agricultural producers across the country.
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Published: 10/4/2021