Paraguay's Family Agriculture Fair Brings Farm-Fresh Products to Expo

The annual Family Agriculture Fair has found a special space at the Expo in Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay, bringing farm-fresh produce directly to consumers. Hosted at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) stand, the fair offers a tempting array of products at competitive prices, aiming to ease the financial burden on visiting families.

Producers from the San Pedro department are prominently featured, including the Asociación de Mujeres Agosto Poty of Guayaibí and committees from Joaju and Yrybucua. They are offering key items such as cassava at G. 3,000 per kilo, three pineapples for G. 10,000, and papayas starting at G. 5,000. Traditional Paraguayan cheese is available for G. 36,000 per kilo, alongside homemade eggs at G. 18,000 per dozen and free-range chickens from G. 40,000, plus various vegetables and cornmeal.

From the city of Itá, the Asociación de Productores de Kurupika’ity, comprising 53 producers, has brought a significant quantity of fresh strawberries. Laura Leiva, a representative from the association, highlighted that while strawberries typically sell for G. 70,000 to G. 80,000 per kilo in the market, they are offering them at G. 50,000 per kilo at the fair, a G. 20,000 discount. They also offer strawberry-derived products like pasta frolas, cups of strawberries for G. 10,000, natural juices, and "chupa chups" starting at G. 5,000.

Vendors at this specific delegation plan to sell until their stock is depleted. The MAG reminds the public that family agriculture fairs are regularly held at various locations, including the ministry's headquarters in Asunción, serving as a direct channel for producers to reach consumers.

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Practically the price is G. 80,000 per kilo in the market and G. 70,000 on the farm, but here at the fair we are giving it for G. 50,000 per kilo, that is, G. 20,000 less.