Fedearroz pide garantías al Gobierno y propone retirar 250.000 toneladas de arroz para salvar cosecha nacional de 2026

TL;DR

Fedearroz requested urgent government measures to protect rice production and commercialization.
The Federation proposed state support to remove 250,000 tons of rice from current inventories.
Financing mechanisms for purchasing the national harvest were requested.
Reinforced controls on imports and smuggling were deemed necessary.
Low international prices, peso depreciation, and illegal grain entry are negatively affecting Colombian rice farmers.
Financial support mechanisms for producers and the industry are needed.
Measures to reduce input costs, such as strengthening the FAIA, were reiterated.
Trade defense instruments, including safeguards like currency safeguards, were requested.
Effective control of contraband was emphasized due to national security and unfair competition concerns.
Fedearroz expressed willingness to collaborate with the government on solutions for sector stability and food security.

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