Corn producers requested Acodeco and the Ministry of Agricultural Development (Mida) investigate and monitor the possible importation of this item by traders for retail sale and as raw material for the production of final products.
This appeal was filed with Ministry of Trade and Industry (Mici)at a meeting where benefits are paid, current national production and strengthening Agricultural and food chain of corn.
He led this meeting Minister of Agricultural Development, Augusto Valderramawho was accompanied by his work team, employees of the Protection Administration and Consumer and competition defense (Acodeco) and Mici.
The regulation establishes that corn produced in the country for human consumption and the one that is imported must be used to process food for animal nutrition.
During the meeting, the producers emphasized their efforts in this regard Government adhere to payments to producers, thus guaranteeing the continuation of production and food security in the country.
Manufacturers also requested improvements to production lines and implementation of actions water for livestock and crops.
On these issues, the head of the agricultural portfolio said yes measure It implements a drought plan, which helps producers with training on climate variability and technical assistance, such as wells, troughs and production roads.
They participated for Mida, General Secretary, Erya Villarreal, Technical Secretary, Roy Frías; Anarys Cedeño from Commercial Policy, Jorge Rivas from Agriculture, among others, in addition, from the Ministry of Trade and Acodec.
Source: Panama America
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