Communities organize Akshu Tatay and direct sales of local potatoes at mobile markets

Tradition, economy and sustainability: how Huancayo farmers go to market
Traditional agricultural methods meet new marketing opportunities in Huancayo province. Local communities living at an altitude of over 4,000 meters above sea level continue the Akshu Tatay tradition while also gaining access to mobile markets organized by the Huancayo Municipality Economic Development and Tourism Office.

The power of tradition: Akshu Tatay as the basis of agriculture

Akshu Tatay is a collective agricultural practice passed down from generation to generation. This year, more than 100 farmers from the communities of Shilipata, La Libertad and Pataló in the center of Marcavalle participated in the potato planting using traditional methods and tools. On more than one hectare of land, they have created conditions for a successful harvest, while preserving more than 300 varieties of local potatoes with high nutritional potential.

Municipal support: access to the market without intermediaries

The municipality of Huancayo has announced its intention to support farmers by providing them with the opportunity to sell directly. According to the head of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Edwin Perez Chamorro, special sales points will be opened in the International Business Center and the Municipal Palace, which will allow consumers to buy products without intermediaries.

Economic benefits for farmers and consumers

According to the mayor of the center of Marcavalle, Juan Jonas Hualpa Gabriel, the annual potato production in the region exceeds 3,000 tons. However, intermediaries often inflate prices by 3-4 times, which makes the products less accessible to consumers. Direct sales will allow rural producers to receive fair payment for their work, and city residents to buy high-quality local products at affordable prices.

What’s next?

Soon, sales points will be announced where residents will be able to buy fresh local potatoes directly from farmers. This initiative not only supports the region’s economy, but also helps preserve traditional agriculture.

Do you think such measures can significantly improve the situation of farmers and reduce prices for local products? Share your opinion in the comments!