The Proposal

This year, Peru returns to the Investment Forum with an updated investment in two of the 2023 investment cases: avocado and native potato. Two new investment areas are also planned: Andean cereals, which are of great national importance, and camelids, in recognition of the International Year of Camelids.

The investment notes are focused on improving and building infrastructure to generate added value, including the technical assistance needed to ensure higher quality and efficiency in the production system. They also aim to obtain certifications and incorporate traceability processes, which are essential to adapt to new international trade regulations. The plan also aims to facilitate access to finance for small producers.

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Peru Investment Cases and Interventions

Native potatoes

Priority will be given to investments in irrigation to mitigate the effects of climate change, improved storage infrastructure to reduce food losses, and essential processing infrastructure to produce more value-added products. There is also a strong emphasis on improving access to quality seeds and providing technical assistance to smallholder farmers to facilitate access to finance. In addition, this year's investment note introduces barley as a rotation crop to generate additional income for smallholder farmers by linking them to local markets where demand is permanent, while improving soil fertility.

Andean grains

In the case of Andean grains, the investment note focuses on two "superfoods": tarwi and quinoa.  Along with irrigation and improved storage infrastructure, this investment note introduces sustainable farm mechanization to improve production efficiency. It also proposes collection and processing facilities, as well as technical assistance and improved access to finance for smallholder farmers. The focus of this investment note is to seek diversification in the development of products derived from Andean grains, such as flakes, powder and oil, to meet the growing market demand. 

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Camelids

The aim is to improve the marketing conditions for camelid fiber and the income of producers.  Primary processing centers will be established to add value to the fiber and other by-products such as meat and leather, including machinery for shearing and traceability of fiber processing.  Animal nutrition and health will also be improved through technical assistance, ensuring standardization of the process to achieve regular production and improved productivity. 

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Highland avocado

The avocado investment note is structured around four fundamental elements of the value chain. First, improving water collection, storage and irrigation systems. Second, technical assistance to enable smallholders to implement improved agricultural management practices. Processing and packaging of the product close to the production areas in the highlands is essential to prevent its deterioration so that it can be directly exported. Finally, the project provides for the certification and accreditation of products for export.

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