Dominican government allocates USD 498 million to expand drip irrigation on dairy farms in response to drought
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The Dominican government has allocated 30 million Dominican pesos, reported as 498 million USD in specific coverage, to expand mechanized irrigation systems on dairy farms to combat pasture shortages caused by droughts. This initiative addresses a primary challenge facing the country's dairy production during dry periods.
Simultaneously, Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza announced government support for the rice sector following the repeal of a decree concerning tariff measures for rice imports. Paliza assured producers of state protection and ruled out any subsequent price increases resulting from the regulatory change.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on agricultural drought relief and funding for dairy farm irrigation.
Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (DO)Emphasizes government backing for rice producers and tariff decree repeals.
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