Cajamarca: Distribution of 750 tons of guano begins

The Agro Rural program has begun to distribute 750 tons of guano from the islands in the Cajamarca region. This guano will be sold to small and medium-sized farmers at an affordable price. 60 soles per 50 kilogram bagin warehouses located in the provinces of San Miguel, San Ignacio, Chota and Cajamarcaaccording to the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri).

This is the first shipment planned for this year and will be carried out gradually to warehouses in the region. Last weekend, 120 tons arrived from Chimbote, and in the next few days the arrival of 100 tons is expected. 60 additional tons destined for San Ignacio, according to what he indicated Elfer Neira Huamánhead of Agro Rural in Cajamarca.

Speaking to the press, the official explained that the price of 60 soles per bag is a solidarity price which includes the extraction, packaging and transportation of guano from the islands to the region.

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In comparison, in commercial stores the cCost varies between 80 and 100 soles per bagand there is a risk of obtaining a product of questionable origin.

“In previous years, Agro Rural confiscated a A large amount of adulterated guano from the islands was found in commercial stores in the provinces of Jaén and Cajamarca, and legal proceedings were initiated against the sellers.“Neira said, highlighting that the guano distributed by his institution is 100% guaranteed and very beneficial for farmers.

He commented that it is the State’s policy to promote the commercialization and use of island guano in organic farming, with the aim that producers can obtain organic certification and thus compete in the international market, achieving better prices and income for their products.

Island guano is a completely natural product from the 22 guano islands of Peru. This fertilizer provides nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and micronutrientsimproving soil structure and its ability to retain water and moisture.