Agricultural support initiatives launched in Dominican Republic and Ecuador

In the Dominican Republic, the Technical Executing Unit for Agroforestry Development Projects (UTEPDA) has begun distributing agricultural inputs to producers in the Sabaneta Agroforestry Development Project within the San Juan province. Led by Executive Director Nídio Encarnación, the initiative includes the distribution of liquid and granular fertilizers and insecticides to support crop development and protect watersheds. The program targets producers with plantations no older than three years and includes upcoming reforestation efforts in El Cercado, Elías Piña, and Bahoruco to recover the Macasías and Artibonito river basins.

In Ecuador, the Ministry of Economic Development and Productive through the PIDARA project conducted a technical workshop for coffee producers in the Olmedo canton of Loja. The training focused on increasing export competitiveness through marketing strategies and SWOT analyses to help farmers identify business opportunities. The program combined theoretical sessions with field visits to help local producers improve decision-making and commercialize Loja coffee in new markets.