Farmers' market strengthens rural economy in Paraguay's Ñeembucú

The Rural Farmers' Market in Paraguay's Ñeembucú department is solidifying its role in strengthening the rural economy. Direct sales of products from various communities offer clear advantages, according to producers who gathered in Pilar's Mariscal López square.

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The sales registered during the day were satisfactory and represent an important support for family farming, which depends largely on these spaces to place its production without intermediaries.

Vendors from Alberdi, Pilar, and San Juan Bautista de Ñeembucú offered a wide array of fresh, seasonal, and artisanal products. They reported satisfactory sales, emphasizing the crucial support these markets provide for family farming, enabling them to sell produce directly and earn better incomes.

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production in the area is heavily conditioned by climatic variations.

However, farmers also highlighted the significant impact of climate variations on their production. Intense rains can lead to crop rot and substantial losses, while drought periods are relatively more manageable with irrigation systems. This allows for greater stability and improved harvest possibilities.

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the fairs represent a fundamental tool for sustaining the family economy, as they allow direct marketing of products and obtaining better income.

Bernarda Ramírez from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) stressed the importance of continuing to promote such initiatives. These markets not only bolster the local productive sector but also encourage the consumption of fresh products and foster sustainable development in Ñeembucú's rural communities.

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it is important to continue promoting these initiatives, which strengthen the local productive sector and encourage the consumption of fresh products and the sustainable development of rural communities.