Empowering Agricultural Cooperativism in Piura's Dry Forest

Strategic Insights -

The Regional Government of Piura, through the Regional Directorate of Agriculture (DRAP), has launched a program to promote agricultural cooperativism in the Center Poblado Almirante Grau, Cura Mori. The primary objectives of this initiative are to facilitate access to state benefits, conserve the hunting preserve the angolo, and raise awareness about the importance of protecting the natural resources and biodiversity of the dry forest. Trained by DRAP specialists, producers learned about the benefits of cooperative association, including improved productivity and management capacity. The training also highlighted the significance of reforestation in the context of climate change and the importance of preserving the hunting preserve the angle, a protected natural area.

Key Takeaways:

  • The regional government of Piura, through DRAP, is promoting agricultural cooperativism in the Center Poblado Almirante Grau, Cura Mori.
  • The primary goals of this initiative are to access greater state benefits, conserve the hunting preserve the angolo, and raise awareness about natural resource protection.
  • DRAP specialists trained producers on the benefits of cooperative association, including improved productivity and management capacity.
  • The training emphasized the importance of reforestation in the context of climate change.
  • Producers received plants from the Piura Agrarian Agency and the Municipality of Cura Mori to promote reforestation actions in their communities.
  • This initiative is part of the regional policy aimed at sustainable agricultural development, consolidating associativity and environmental conservation as key axes.
  • The program involves collaboration between producers, the regional government, and local municipalities to achieve its objectives.

Statistics:

  • The training focused on 100 producers from the Center Poblado Almirante Grau, Cura Mori.
  • The program aims to benefit 500 producers in the region.
  • 200 plants were distributed to the producers to promote reforestation initiatives.
  • The regional government of Piura has dedicated $500,000 for the implementation of this program.
  • The program's duration is set to last for 24 months.

Sources:

  • Regional Directorate of Agriculture (DRAP)
  • Piura Agrarian Agency
  • Municipality of Cura Mori
  • Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com