farmers

Exodus of thousands of families, abandoned Amazonian communities and unprotected Andean farmers. Vulnerable populations of Peru seek help.

Peruvian producers of superfoods and organic cacao are participating in BIOFACH, one of the most important organic food fairs in the world.

Over 900 small and medium-sized producers of organic quinoa improved their harvest output thanks to trainings on agricultural technology.

Uyway is a film about a spiritual journey made by Quechua farmers from the village of Chahuaytire, located in the Sacred Valley.

A trio of CALS scientists introduced a new frost-resistant potato variety in Peru that can help farmers contend with hard climatic conditions.

The inhabitants of the Andes have been domesticating potatoes for thousands of years. Chuño is one variety that can last up to 20 years.

On May 30, National Potato Day was celebrated in Peru, divulging the nutritional value of the Andean tuber. There are more than 3,000 varieties.

An investigation from Reuters revealed that coffee producers in Peru are abandoning their farms to work on plantations that grow…

Above the Sacred Valley of Peru lies a territory where communities live very traditionally. The Potato Park is one of my favorite places to visit.