Protect our potatoes

[NewsWhore]

Potatoes growers in the DR are asking negotiators to keep potatoes out of the negotiations for a free trade agreement with Canada. Trade negotiations with Canada are to begin between 10 and 15 of December in Ottawa. Hoy explains that the growers want high duties on vegetables, and potatoes in particular, since Canada is considered a world leader in potato cultivation. Enrique Duran, Ramon Hernandez, Maria Esperanza Alvarez and Salvador Ferrer, presidents of the Agricultural Producers Association, San Jose Potato Producers and other agricultural organizations said they would provide the government with a document setting out their position.

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