The production of the Alto Piura valley would be reduced by up to 85% in terms of rice, corn and beans, and the effects of this drop would begin to be noticed as of June henceforth, held Arnulfo Adrianzén, president of the Alto Piura Valley Users Board. However, products such as cocoa, lemon and mango could maintain good production if adequate measures are taken for their fertilization on time, according to the Cutivalú media outlet.
In addition, the leader pointed out that the shortage of water and fertilizers affects about 50,000 farmers and 31,000 hectares of crops in the Alto Piura valley. They also have an available area of 8,000 hectares to grow rice; however, due to the scarcity of fertilizers, only 15% or 18% of this area could be cultivated, which shows a clear drop in production, which could worsen in the coming months.
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The former president of Sechura Users Board, José Pingo Bayona, stated that Not only is the high cost of fertilizers wreaking havoc on farmers’ production and the regional economy, but also the now higher cost of living and cost of production.
He agreed with the other leaders in demanding that President Pedro Castillo seek definitive solutions for this agricultural crisis, which could worsen in the coming months and considerably affect the families’ pockets. “(Pedro Castillo) should be concerned and provide definitive solutions because we should not always depend on imported fertilizers,” he said.
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