Gustavo Petro stated that the rice model proposed by Abelardo and his minister would exacerbate the problems faced by producers. He claimed that the sector was dominated by a monopsony comprised of three milling companies that bought rice cheaply from farmers and sold it at high prices to consumers, who ended up purchasing imported rice. According to Petro, Abelardo's proposal would strengthen that buying power. As an alternative, he suggested that producers form associations and become co-owners of mills to increase their incomes and sell at lower prices compared to smuggling. He also mentioned that during his government, the hectares planted with rice reached three times those dedicated to coca leaf: the former increased while the latter decreased. https://t.co/kYYk3p9Law #Agricultura #Monopsonio #ProductoresAgrarios (translated)
