According to Agriculture Minister Esteban Valenzuela, Chile has announced an investment of 198 billion pesos (approximately US$243.3 million) to strengthen food security in the country through the Siembra por Chile program.Minister Valenzuela highlighted that around 30,000 individuals would, directly and indirectly, benefit from this initiative during a visit to the La Araucana region in southern Chile, one of the areas set to gain the most from the program.Mario Gonzlez, Mayor of Padre Las Casas, a commune in the region, emphasized the needs and requirements of small-family farmers and the Mapuche community, the largest indigenous group residing predominantly in this region.Chile provides more than US$240 million to improve food security.
(Photo Internet reproduction)He noted the importance of the programs financial instruments in strengthening and supporting agriculture, particularly for subsistence farmers and small agricultural entrepreneurs.As stated in the governments press release, the Siembra por Chile program aims to enhance food security, address emergencies, and revitalize the agricultural sector.The allocated funds will be distributed across 18 measures, supporting 36,000 beneficiaries to foster the development of the forestry and livestock sectors.The programs measures are divided into four key areas: promoting productivity, stimulating economic reactivation, providing financial assistance and capacity building, and improving access to information.Through these comprehensive initiatives, Chile seeks to bolster its food security, support agricultural activities, and empower farmers and entrepreneurs to contribute to the countrys sustainable growth and resilience in the face of challenges.