SANTO DOMINGO – The National Confederation of Agricultural Producers (Confenagro) has publicly endorsed President Luis Abinader’s recent address on global economic challenges, characterizing his assessment as both timely and constructive. The agricultural organization emphasized the critical importance of bolstering domestic food production capabilities amid international market volatility.
Under the leadership of Wilfredo Cabrera, Confenagro has formally expressed its commitment to partner with governmental agencies to safeguard national food security. The confederation asserts that Dominican agricultural stakeholders stand ready to prevent food shortages and ensure no families face hunger. The group particularly welcomed the administration’s RD$1 billion fertilizer subsidy program, designed to counteract soaring international prices and stabilize local food markets.
The agricultural body voiced strong support for initiatives promoting organic fertilizer alternatives and reducing dependency on imported agricultural inputs. These measures, according to Confenagro, should form part of a comprehensive strategy to combat escalating production expenses driven by rising fuel, transportation, and agricultural input costs.
Additionally, the organization recommended expanding governmental support to encompass other essential agricultural components including pesticides, herbicides, and farming machinery. Confenagro stressed the necessity of continuous monitoring of international price fluctuations and local production expenses to avoid disruptions within the food supply network.
In concluding remarks, the confederation highlighted the strategic significance of prioritizing local producers in public procurement processes. Confenagro reaffirmed its dedication to collaborative efforts with the government to maintain agricultural output, enhance food security systems, and cushion Dominican households from the adverse effects of global economic pressures.