EFE reports via Opinion: Study reveals early Amazon humans cultivated plants The first humans to arrive in the Amazon, about 10,000 years ago, created thousands of forest islands and domesticated wild plants for consumption, according to an international study with researchers from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), in Barcelona, published on Wednesday. in the magazine…
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Agrobiodiversity in Bolivian gastronomy – Agrobiodiversidad en la gastronomía boliviana
El Dia reports: They promote it in the country Agrobiodiversity in Bolivian gastronomy Eating habits changed in Bolivia and the growing incidence is “fast and junk” food. Bolivian producers and chefs promote agrobiodiversity in national gastronomy, due to its high nutritional value and resilience to climate change, in order to reduce the consumption of junk…
Foresters fear the suffocation of the sector because of the second Christmas bonus
Alvaro Rosales reports for El Deber: ECONOMY In the last 6 years more than 3000 production units have been closed between micro, small, medium and large, more than 25,000 workers have been fired, they fear that the situation will worsen The forestry industry works within the framework of sustainability and its actors see a gray…
Bolivian Northwest recovered brazilnut [chestnut] sales
Bolivian Thoughts opinion: I never understood why castaña [Bertholletia excelsa] is worldwide known as brazilian nuts … given that more of the castaña that goes to the international markets come from Bolivia?! In any case, is good news Bolivian supply is catching up, what needs to be resolved is to eliminate state intervention. Under the…
Bolivia exports chestnuts to Europe through an alternative route
Fresh Plaza reports: Bolivia exports chestnuts to Europe through an alternative route Bolivia began exporting chestnut to European markets via an alternative route through Brazil, so as to reduce the time it takes to transport the product there, the Northern Exporters’ Chamber (Cadexnor) told Prensa Latina. According to the president of Cadexnor, Agustin Vargas, the…
Black amaranth muesli from Bolivia to showcase FAO’s ‘mountain food’ logo
Food Navigator reports: Black amaranth muesli from Bolivia to showcase FAO’s ‘mountain food’ logo By Niamh Michail+, 03-Oct-2016 The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and Slow Food have created a logo for mountain foods to ensure producers receive a fair compensation, help consumers make informed choices and protect endangered products. … … ……
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