Ángel Manero, Peru's Minister of Agricultural Development and Irrigation, signed an agreement with deputy ministers of the Brazilian government to make progress in the negotiations for access to fresh potatoes to this potential market, which has more than 200 million consumers.
The resolution with the phytosanitary requirements is expected to be published within 30 days. This new access represents an opportunity to divert future potato surpluses to other markets, avoiding a price drop for Peruvian farmers.
The head of Midagri also met with Carlos Fávaro, Brazil's Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply, and asked for his support in advancing access to strawberries and raspberries.
During the meeting, Minister Manero spoke about the country's irrigation projects, which will boost the agricultural sector and increase the agricultural frontier by more than one million hectares.
Minister Fávaro referred to the port of Chancay's potential as an exit route for Brazilian products to Asia. Minister Manero said it would be in Peru's interest for Brazilian companies to establish themselves in the special economic zone planned there.
Minister Manero took the opportunity to invite his Brazilian counterpart to schedule a visit to the Port of Chancay to appreciate its facilities.
Minister Ángel Manero visited Brazil within the framework of the Latin American Association for the Development of Agricultural Insurance's XVIII International Congress, held in Brasilia from April 7 to 10.
For more information:
Peru's Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation
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