The national government decided to issue an ordinance prohibiting the entry of Colombian potatoes into Venezuela just one month after the commercial reopening of the border between the two countries through the international bridges that joins Táchira and Norte de Santander, which sought to improve the exchange between the two nations.
The National Confederation of Potato Producers and Marketers in Venezuela (CONFEPAPA) has warned that domestic production was in danger due to the growing consumption of imported potatoes. "In September and October we dedicated ourselves to attacking the huge invasion of potatoes coming from Colombia, which flooded the market, abruptly affecting potato prices and therefore, considerably affecting Venezuelan farmers," stated the president of Confepapa, Abraham Hayon.
According to Confepapa, this decision will benefit more than 150,000 families whose economy depends on the production of this tuber. The measure will also help the national market to increase its production and progressively reduce product prices.
Source: murciaplaza.com