Rice farmers in Loja receive agricultural technology packages

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock delivered 172 “agricultural technology” packages for the cultivation of rice to producers in the Macará and Zapotillo cantons of the province of Loja.

He explained that the “high-performance technological” packages are made up of high-quality seeds (certified), soil fertilizers and suitable agro-inputs to reduce production costs. In addition, he noted, they include technical assistance, access to credit and agricultural insurance.

The entity in charge of the dispatch of the packages is the National Storage Unit and the beneficiaries are also producers of Ceiba Grande and Garza Guachana, who own up to five hectares of land, registered in the information platform of the Ministry. (I)

Source: https://www.eltelegrafo.com.ec/noticias/economia/4/arroceros-loja-asistencia-paquetestecnologicos