A project supported by Korea aims to strengthen horticultural production in four departments of Paraguay - .::Agencia IP::.

Asunción, Agencia IP.- A project promoted by the Government of Paraguay, with support from Korea, seeks to strengthen the production, storage, and marketing capacities of vegetables in the departments of Central, Paraguarí, Cordillera, and Caaguazú. The initiative will directly benefit around 2,000 producers organized into 17 associations. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and […]

Asunción, Agencia IP.- A project promoted by the Government of Paraguay, with support from Korea, seeks to strengthen the production, storage, and marketing capacities of vegetables in the departments of Central, Paraguarí, Cordillera, and Caaguazú. The initiative will directly benefit around 2,000 producers organized into 17 associations.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) are implementing the project titled «Strengthening Horticultural Competitiveness through the Development of Producer Associations in Paraguay (HORTICOM),» with a total investment of $ 12 million, the project is expected to run until 2028.

As part of this ambitious plan, a technical delegation from MAG recently participated in a training course in South Korea, visiting model facilities, logistics centers, and marketing spaces to learn about the most efficient practices of the Korean horticultural system.

Minister Carlos Giménez, accompanied by the Vice Minister of Livestock and the directors of Agricultural Extension and Marketing, participated in this learning experience.