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Venezuelan agricultural and livestock sector developments
Overview
The Venezuelan agricultural sector is navigating structural economic challenges and environmental stressors. Initially, industry leaders highlighted market distortions affecting corn and rice production, including pricing below production costs and exchange-rate gaps. At the same time, the government began coordinating efforts with cattle-herding groups to pursue international certification as a territory free of foot-and-mouth disease to diversify the economy.
Subsequent developments show the impact of extreme weather, with reports of a 70% loss in traditional maize crops due to high temperatures and prolonged droughts. In response, agricultural groups have launched the ‘Vamos con Sorgo’ plan to promote drought-resistant sorghum cultivation across several states. Additionally, livestock authorities have moved forward with a Bovine Livestock Characterization Plan to inspect approximately 1,800,000 head of cattle, continuing the push for foot-and-mouth disease certification to access international markets.
Entities
Guárico · Confeagro · Confederación Agropecuaria Nacional · Donald Donaire · Instituto Nacional de Tierras
Timeline
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5 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesVenezuela agriculture faces maize crop losses and livestock initiativesVenezuela faces a 70% maize crop loss due to heat and drought, prompting a shift to sorghum. Meanwhile, Guárico is launching a massive livestock census to combat foot-and-mouth disease.
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30 days ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesVenezuelan agriculture urges policy overhaul as government pushes foot‑and‑mouth disease‑free certificationVenezuelan farm leaders demand better pricing, financing and legal certainty, while the government works with ranchers to secure foot‑and‑mouth disease‑free status for international market access.
Sources
entornointeligente.com · ultimasnoticias.com.ve