Paraguay's Agriculture Ministry bolsters technical team to anticipate climate risks in farming

Paraguay's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) is intensifying efforts by a technical commission tasked with monitoring agro-climatic conditions and anticipating potential impacts on agricultural production. The commission aims to protect crop yields from phenomena such as droughts, frosts, and excessive humidity.

Minister of Agriculture Carlos Giménez announced that the commission's meetings will be more frequent. The team will continuously analyze climate events that could affect crops, including the potential incidence of El Niño. The objective is to issue timely alerts that guide producers on upcoming climate events and their associated risks.

The commission, which has existed for some time, will now focus on refining the agro-climatic typology of each department, developing technical recommendations, and evaluating damages. Giménez stressed the importance of precise loss assessments, noting that sometimes non-producers attempt to exploit situations without technical basis. The ministry will work with both assisted and unassisted producers, recognizing that the latter are often the most vulnerable.

Recent meetings have involved the minister, vice-ministers, and specialized technicians analyzing the current conditions in key production areas. While recent rainfall and low temperatures have caused only minor damage in some localities, the strengthened commission signals a proactive approach to managing climate-related challenges in the agricultural sector.