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Effects of temperature on cattle

25/08/2025 Go to Evidence

A study of 159 Gyr crossbred dairy cows under tropical conditions in Peru compared two estrus synchronization protocols (conventional PC9 vs. extended J-Synch6) for follicular timed induction (FTAI) and evaluated their relationship with heat stress index (THI) in seven critical phases of the program. Both protocols showed similar estrus and pregnancy rates, but J-Synch6 produced larger preovulatory follicles, and its estrus manifestation was more sensitive to hours without heat stress (THI < 72) and to stress peaks (THI ≥ 83) during the follicular growth phase (Vásquez et al., 2025).

Vásquez-Tarrillo, R. W.; Hernández-Guevara, J. E.; Depaz-Hizo, B. A.; Ampuero-Trigoso, G.; Poclín-Rojas, A. Y.; Rojas-Reategui, M.; Segura Portocarrero, G. T.; Juarez-Moreno, J. D.; Quispe-Ccasa, H. A. (2025)

Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA)

Agricultural policies in Peru 2019-2022

22/08/2025 Go to Evidence

State support for the Peruvian agricultural sector (2019–2022) is analyzed using the OECD methodology (PSE and GSSE), quantifying subsidies, general services, and competitiveness programs, and linking them to the sector's GHG emissions. It assesses its consistency with the NDCs and the National Agricultural Policy 2021–2030, highlighting the need to reorient incentives towards climate-smart and low-carbon agricultural practices.

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID)

De los Santos, J., Muñoz, G., Tellez-Lara, N., Rondinone, G., & De Salvo, C. P. (2025). Políticas agropecuarias en Perú 2019-2022: análisis y cuantificación de los apoyos y su vinculación con las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero.

Wild camu camu shows high useful variability

07/08/2025 Go to Evidence

This study phenotypically characterizes 74 wild accessions of Myrciaria dubia (camu camu) from the INIA ex situ germplasm bank to identify variability relevant for genetic improvement, conservation, and sustainable use programs. Morphological, physical, and fruit quality characteristics were evaluated, revealing a wide diversity that can be used to select genotypes with higher yield and quality Imán (Correa et al., 2025).

Imán Correa, S. A., Samanamud Curto, A. F., Ramírez, J. F., Cobos, M., & Castro, J. C. (2025).

Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA)

Assessment of Agricultural Production 2024 - 2025

14/07/2025 Go to Evidence

Report about Peru’s agricultural sector. Pointing out the recovery compared to the previous year was driven by a 6.4% increase in the crop farming subsector and a 1.2% increase in the livestock subsector.

Informe de evaluación de siembras y cosechas 2025, publicado por MIDAGRI.

Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego (MIDAGRI), 2025

High levels of cadmium in avocado soils in Peru

30/06/2025 Go to Evidence

This study evaluates the spatial distribution of cadmium (Cd) in soils cultivated with avocado (Persea americana) in different regions of Peru, identifying factors that influence its concentration, such as texture, pH, organic matter, and agricultural practices. It was determined that several areas have elevated levels of Cd, which represents a risk to food safety and exports, especially given the European Union's international standards (Solórzano et al., 2025).

Solórzano Acosta, R. A., Llerena Arroyo, R. A., Mejía Maita, S., Cruz Luis, J. A., & Quispe Matos, K. R. (2025).

Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) Universidad Científica del Sur

Legume production in the CAN

17/06/2025 Go to Evidence

313 thousand tons was the amount of legumes (dry leguminous vegetables) harvested by the Andean Community in 2022 (SG CAN, 2023).

SG CAN, 2023

SG CAN. Informe anual. Estadísticas del Sector Agropecuario en la Comunidad Andina. 2019 - 2022 (Informe técnico)

Industrial crop production in the CAN

17/06/2025 Go to Evidence

8.3 million tons was the harvested production of forage crops, fibers, unprocessed tobacco, and natural rubber in the Andean Community in 2022, representing a 2.3% increase compared to the 8.1 million tons recorded in 2021 (SG CAN, 2023).

SG CAN, 2023

SG CAN. Informe anual. Estadísticas del Sector Agropecuario en la Comunidad Andina. 2019 - 2022 (Informe técnico)

Vegetable production in the CAN

17/06/2025 Go to Evidence

7.1 million tons was the vegetable production in the Andean Community during 2022, representing a 7.6% decrease compared to the 7.7 million tons harvested in 2021 (SG CAN, 2023). which totaled 7.7 million tons.

SG CAN, 2023

SG CAN. Informe anual. Estadísticas del Sector Agropecuario en la Comunidad Andina. 2019 - 2022 (Informe técnico)

CAN cereal production

17/06/2025 Go to Evidence

16.5 million tons was the cereal production harvested in the Andean Community in 2022, representing a slight increase of 0.3% compared to the 16.4 million tons recorded in 2021 (SG CAN, 2023).

SG CAN, 2023

SG CAN. Informe anual. Estadísticas del Sector Agropecuario en la Comunidad Andina. 2019 - 2022 (Informe técnico).

Sugar Crops in the Andean Community (CAN)

17/06/2025 Go to Evidence

53.9 million tons was the estimated production of sugar crops in the Andean Community in 2022 (SG CAN, 2023).

SG CAN, 2023

SG CAN. Informe anual. Estadísticas del Sector Agropecuario en la Comunidad Andina. 2019 - 2022 (Informe técnico)