Pagina Siete reports: The government proposes the soy producers, the release of 60 thousand tons The government met with the soy industry producers to propose the release of 60,000 metric tons (MT) of soybeans. The industry argued that the volume is not satisfactory, because it does not cover operating expenses. [map obtained from the internet]…
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Genetically modified crops spark controversy in Bolivia
Carlos Heras, EFE reports for FoxNews Latino: Genetically modified crops spark controversy in Bolivia Agriculture, which accounts for about 15 percent of Bolivia’s gross domestic product, is at the center of a controversy over genetically modified crops, with the government limiting the use of transgenic seeds to soybeans and farmers demanding expanded use to increase…
Bolivia has low consumption of vegetables
El Diario reports: Bolivia has low consumption of vegetables Every Bolivian consumes an average of 150 grams (g) of vegetables, when should eat about 400 grams to maintain their health, according to Juan Jose Estrada, coordinator of the National Vegetable Program, from the Rural Development Ministry. “Our consumption is low. Bolivia is one of the…
Diego Moscoso Balanza: A young Bolivian leader at the summit on food security
Alejandra Pau reports for Pagina Siete: A young Bolivian leader at the summit on food security Agronomist Diego Moscoso Balanza proposed a permaculture design. Diego Moscoso Balanza was one of the more than 100 young people from around the world who participated in the World Agricultural Youth Summit held in Australia in August. His proposal…
Bolivian nontraditional exports fall 33% in value
Ismael Luna reports for El Dia: Exports in the month of August Nontraditional fall 33% in value Data. Volume sales were down 15%, according to the IBCE based on the INE report. Exports of non-traditional products as of August 2015, both in agriculture with manufacturing industry as a whole were down 33% in value and…
Bolivian rice farmers are in emergency
ANF reports in Pagina Siete: Drop in prices Rice farmers are in emergency There are more than 300,000 tons harvested this year and 100,000 in deposits. The small rice farmers of the department of Santa Cruz have expressed concern that the price of food continues to decline. Since May, the kilo of rice sold between…
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