The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), through the Directorate of Agricultural Education, delivered supplies, furniture, computer equipment, and agricultural implements to the San Pedro Agricultural School, with an investment of Gs 1,461,731,820 (approximately USD 182,000).
The funds delivered are part of the government’s agricultural mechanisation plan to strengthen family farming throughout the country.
During a ceremony held this week in the district of Santa Rosa del Aguaray, the San Pedro Agricultural School received a shipment of fertilisers, agricultural lime, seeds, and wires worth G. 392,256,910; desktop computers, multifunction printers, incubators, double beds, wardrobes, single mattresses, pillows, sheets, and pillowcases, for a total of G. 569,474,910; and a 99 HP tractor, along with a four-row seeder for use by the “Santa Lucía” Producers Association in the Felipe Osorio settlement, with an investment of G. 500,000,000.
During the event, the head of the Ministry of Agriculture, Carlos Giménez, emphasised the importance of continuing to promote the training of young people in the field. “Today we’re here to talk about the positive and hopeful aspects of the promotions from our country’s agricultural schools. That’s why the government has decided to firmly support our students so they can be promoted and graduate with skills they possess,” he stated.
He maintained that a country is strengthened and strong when its future generation loves where they come from, and doesn’t forget where they come from, he emphasised.
The tract is the 157th delivered under the administration of Minister Carlos Giménez, the institution adds.
Supplies delivered to nearly 400 onion producers in Itapua
Similarly, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock delivered onion seeds to 396 producers in the districts of José Leandro Oviedo, San Pedro del Paraná, General Artigas, Coronel Bogado, San Cosme y Damián, and General Delgado, in the department of Itapúa.
This initiative is expected to cover approximately 100 hectares of crops, thus strengthening onion production in the area, a sector of great economic and social importance for family farmers.
This onion variety produces plants with short branches. The bulbs are top-shaped and coppery in color, with a medium number of cataphylls and a medium size. Its flavor is mild with a medium spiciness and is intended for fresh consumption.
Before distributing the supplies, all beneficiaries received technical guidance on crop management to ensure good results during the production process.
Sergio Fernández, technical coordinator of the DEAg; Diosnel Bareiro, manager of the DEAg CDA Itapúa Sur; and local technicians who closely support the producers were present at the delivery, according to MAG.
