quarta-feira, 18 de junho de 2014

The impact of the Quinoa boom on Bolivian family farmers - FAO

New findings based on survey results from 100 households located in southern Bolivia. 81% of farmers interviewed between December 2012 and March 2013 say quinoa is their primary source of income. 

Benefits of the increase in Quinoa prices: 

  • Guarantees improved incomes and access to credit 
  • Access to additional labour and machinery
  • Increased productivity 

Challenges: 

  • Land degradation
  • Reduction of cultivated varieties 


Versão do infográfico em pdf
http://www.fao.org/assets/infographics/Quinoa_Infographic.pdf

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