2023-07-20 03:32:00
Given the severe consequences caused by the extraordinary rainfall that affected the entire province during the month of June, the governor, Omar Gutiérrez, decreed a state of emergency and/or water, climate and agricultural disaster throughout the territory of the province for a period of time. one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days.
The measure, which was published in the Official Gazette of the Province, seeks to address the negative impacts that heavy rains have caused in the agricultural sector and water infrastructure, as well as in the community in general.
In Law 3117, a state of emergency and/or agrarian disaster has also been declared, with the aim of providing support and assistance to the occupants of farms that have suffered damage as a result of adverse weather conditions.
The Ministry of Production and Industry wasand empowered to adopt the necessary measures and make presentations before provincial organizations, nacional and international, in order to address this emergency situation.
Water emergency and authorizations
In addition, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, together with the General Secretariat and Public Services, are authorized to carry out contracts and acquisitions without limit of amount, with the objective of executing works and acquiring goods and services necessary to attend the emergency.
In the context of the emergency declaration, the administrative services involved in contracting will be exempted from demanding certain requirements, in order to expedite procedures and guarantee a faster response.
The decree also provides that all business agencies and organizations in which the State hasGain majority participation in the capital stock or in decision-making They must provide their collaboration to meet the objectives established in the standard.
The measure seeks to mitigate the adverse effects of extreme weather conditions and provide assistance to the productive sectors and the affected populationprioritizing the protection of the community and the promotion of economic recovery in the Province of Neuquén.
National visit to Neuquén
The Neuquén Concentration Market received the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Nation, Juan José Bahillo, accompanied by the governor of the province, Omar Gutiérrez, and a delegation of authorities and representatives of the productive sector.
The event was attended by the Centennial Mayor, Javier Bertoldi, the Secretary’s Chief of Staff, Juan Manuel Fernández Arozena, and the Minister of Production and Industry of Neuquén, Facundo López Raggi. In addition, the general agent of the SME Center, Anabel Lucero Idizarri; as well as the president of the Neuquén Concentrated Market, Guillermo Koenig, and its director, Maximiliano Flores. Representatives of the company Muca Carnes de Origen, Agustín Carabeta, Ramiro Casalí and Manuel Rodríguez, among other local businessmen and producers, also joined.
López Raggi thanked the permanent support and accompaniment they have received from the National Secretariat, especially in theiragrarian emergency situations and agricultural disasters. Collaboration and resources obtained at the national level “They have been fundamental in assisting producers affected by floods, frosts, hail and other climatic events.”
Likewise, the Plan Ganar was highlighted, a program linked to bovine livestock that has allowed access to credit to companies such as Muca Carnes de Origen, a comprehensive company that ranges from fodder production to meat marketing. Advances in the wool sector, support for aquaculture and the project of the General Directorate of Sectorial and Special Programs and Projects Diprose of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the nation for the expansion of the Concentrator Market were also mentioned.
close to production
Bahillo stressed the importance of being close to the productive sectors and listening to their needs. He emphasized the challenge that climate change represents for productive development and reaffirmed the commitment of the National Secretariat forto support regional economies. Financing programs for the reconversion of fruit producers and other initiatives aimed at mitigating the impact of climatic events were mentioned..
Gutiérrez thanked the presence of the national team and highlighted the value of productive workers who, despite the difficulties, drive the economic development of the province. He highlighted the importance of regional economies and the role of the primary sector in the cultural and economic identity of Neuquén.
The act culminated with the delivery of credit to representatives of Muca Carnes de Origen by the Governor, Secretary Bahillo and Minister Facundo López Raggi. Lhe visit to the Mercado Concentrador was an opportunity to strengthen the ties between the National and Provincial Government and the productive sector, in a context of climatic and economic challenges that require a strategic and joint view.
After the event, those present enjoyed a tasting of local products at the Mercado Concentrador, thus consolidating the commitment to the productive development of Neuquén.
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