In his participation, he noted that the sustainability, inclusion and resilience of food systems are promoted as a means to achieve food and nutritional security. In addition, fundamental aspects that impact the problems of each country are addressed, such as strengthening family farmers, sustainable use of soil and water resources, reducing food loss and waste, promoting science and technology, and others. , “because food security is a key factor in the development of our population,” he noted.
On the other hand, he pointed out that “in Peru we are formulating the national food and nutritional security policy with a focus on sustainable food systems, which will be the main planning tool that will allow us to identify the services and set operational priorities.” Measures, to be implemented by the different sectors at the three levels of government with a long-term horizon.
Finally, he mentioned that Peru's obligation as a country is to build a fairer and more equitable agricultural sector in which all people have equal opportunities and “to guarantee a better future for our agricultural and rural producers in order to ensure food security and sustainable development in Peru.” strengthen”. ,” he said.
During her stay in the neighboring country, the head of MIDAGRI met with her counterpart from Chile, Esteban Valenzuela, to coordinate the strengthening of phytosanitary control at the border for the transit of fresh fruits and to expand access to markets in both neighboring countries. .
Thanks to the export of agricultural products to the world's major markets, Peru is one of the top ten food suppliers in the world, generating annual sales of over $9 billion.
January 17, 2024 | Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation | Peru. https://www.gob.pe/