Diaz-Canel attended the annual assembly of the System of Agriculture. Photo/ @PresidenciaCuba.

HAVANA, Cuba.- With the presence of the President of the Republic, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, Vice President Salvador Valdes Mesa and the President of the National Assembly and the Council of State, Esteban Lazo, the results of the work of the Agricultural System during 2019 and the projections for this year were discussed this Thursday.

Diaz-Canel recognized the advances in the sector, despite the situation in Cuba, due to the upsurge of the blockade and the impediment of the arrival of fuel and fertilizers.

The President stated that in view of these limitations it was necessary to increase the use of animal traction, to make better use of land preparation with the planting of polycultures and to make investments to increase areas under irrigation.

Diaz-Canel called to boost foreign investment, urban, suburban and family agriculture and to sow animal feed, for the development of livestock.

Produce more and Import less

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel called today to increase the production of rice, beans, feed, coffee, vegetables, and milk, in the analysis of work of the 2019 Agricultural System, carried out in the Ministry of the sector.

Diaz-Canel also stated that it was also necessary to enhance the production of chicken, cassava and to encourage the activity of productive poles, since these centers apply science and innovation in search of large volumes of food.

The Head of State said that despite economic constraints, investments aimed at the development of Agriculture remain, but pointed out the importance of continuing to diversify and increase exports in a way that generates more revenue.

The Cuban President urged those present to generalize good agricultural practices in order to reverse productive results, and to ensure they meet the needs of the population.