"On this path of promoting internationalization, from the Federation we will deliver to the new Government the roadmap to implement the National Export Plan that articulates all the tools to improve competitiveness that the export sector requires for its sustainable growth," Ribadeneira revealed. .

The resources will be distributed between Agrocalidad and Iniap, both entities attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG).

More than $8 million in investment announced by the Government this Thursday for the prevention ofFusariumrace 4 in the country. The fungus, which affects musaceae crops, has been present in Colombia since 2019 and in Peru since 2021.

Meanwhile, it was reported that the resources will be distributed to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), through the Phyto and Zoosanitary Regulation and Control Agency (Agrocalidad) and the National Institute of Agricultural Research (Iniap).

In the case of Agrocalidad, $4.8 million will be allocated to be used in the actions included in the contingency plan that are aimed at strengthening surveillance and diagnosis processes, for early detection of the disease in musaceae and musaceae crops. control that would be given in the event of a possible outbreak of the plague in the country

For its part, Iniap has more than $3.3 million destined to reinforce scientific research regarding varieties tolerant to the pest, as well as the development of management technology in Ecuadorian soil.

It was indicated that additionally, the MAG, Agrocalidad and Iniap carry out permanent training activities for producers, technicians, dissemination of biosafety measures and recognition of the characteristic symptoms of the disease, aimed at increasing knowledge about prevention measures due to apply and the immediate action protocol in case of suspicion of presence of the pest in your crops.