Peru's Second Agrarian Reform: A Historic Turning Point for Family Agriculture

Strategic Insights -

The Peruvian Government has outlined a comprehensive plan to promote the development and improvement of the quality of life of the 2.2 million producers of family agriculture through the Second Agrarian Reform. Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Vctor Maita, emphasized that this initiative is a historic event in national life, prioritizing attention to family agriculture to enhance their economic activity and raise the quality of life.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Government has created the Rural Agrarian Development Cabinet, led by the President of the Republic, to monitor measures adopted by sectors in favor of agricultural and rural development.
  • The National Council for Agrarian and Rural Development was established as a space for dialogue and agreement, comprising presidency of the Council of Ministers, ministers of States, regional and local authorities, agrarian unions, and rural women's organizations.
  • The Second Agrarian Reform aims to enhance economic activity and raise the quality of life of the 2.2 million producers of family agriculture.
  • The update of the price band for corn, rice, sugar, and milk increased tariffs from 20% to 40% to commercialize national agriculture.
  • Three markets for agricultural producers were established in 2022, targeting local producers to access better prices for their products.
  • Eight new Peruvian products were introduced to international markets, including watermelon to Argentina, blueberry to Malaysia and India, and orange to India.

Statistics:

  • 2.2 million producers of family agriculture will benefit from the Second Agrarian Reform.
  • 24 producer markets are foreseen in 24 department capitals by the end of 2022.
  • 8 new Peruvian products have accessed international markets since 2022.
  • S / 350 to S / 1,300 economic subsidies will be provided to producers with between 02 to 10 hectares to mitigate fossil fuel impacts on the market.
  • S / 30 million will support rural women's enterprises through a dedicated fund.

Sources:

  • Action Plan for Agrarian and Rural Development
  • State Policy of the National Agreement, called "Policy of Agrarian and Rural Development and the Second Agrarian Reform"
  • Regulation for the creation of the "National Council for Agrarian and Rural Development"
  • Law No. 29676, regulation for the promotion of market development of agricultural producers