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FRANCE 2025. FAO DG QU DONGYU Official travel

15 September 2024. Tiquina, Bolivia. Technician Juan Carlos Aroni demonstrates a quinoa planter with technology adapted by FAO Bolivia to avoid damaging the soil. This technology was delivered to family farmers in the southern and northern highlands of Bolivia to avoid excessive soil removal during agricultural work, as could be seen during the visit of the Director-General of FAO QU Dongyu to Huatapampa, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

09/15/2024

Country or Territory Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

Credit FAO/Max Valencia

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Background Information The visit highlighted the community’s commitment to preserving traditional farming techniques, deeply rooted in indigenous customs. The delegation experienced local cultural expressions and participated in an Apthapi, a community-shared lunch, symbolizing unity and the sharing of food produced in the region. This visit underscored the importance of indigenous knowledge and sustainable practices in contributing to food security and agricultural biodiversity.