Food Magazine March 2016

EL TEJAR

are tested at different times in order to use the most viable agricultural technology in terms of productivity and controlled costs .

Over the past two years , El Tejar also worked on R & D with livestock , such as the use of the best agricultural supplies on market like moth-resistant soybean strains , which increases the production potential and reduces use of agrochemicals .

“ Since the 2013 harvest , we

have invested $ 80 million for the purchase of agricultural machinery and equipment , construction of warehouses and improvement of soil conditions and genetics for crops , as well as training technical staff in producing units within the state ,” said Turbán .

FOCUS ON PEOPLE AND RESULTS According to Turbán , developing employees has been one of the

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Let ’ s increase our food supply without reducing theirs .