The productive development of Catamarca is advancing with new private projects in the Central Valley and Andalgalá. Local entrepreneurs presented initiatives to Governor Raúl Jalil, accompanied by the mayor of Andalgalá, Eduardo Córdoba, and the Minister of Productive Development, Leonardo Zeballos.
The meeting focused on the generation of agro-industrial investments and the planning of sustainable models for the region.
Huaco: 2,965 acres (1,200 hectares) ready for cultivation
One of the most significant projects will be located in Colonia de Huaco, in the Andalgalá department. There, more than 2,965 acres (1,200 hectares) will be allocated to agricultural production, with infrastructure and services already available thanks to previous investments by the provincial government.
Mayor Eduardo Córdoba emphasized that the plan aims to put into operation land that has been waiting for years to be cultivated: "The idea is to start with low-risk and seasonal crops, always paying attention to market movements and the Argentine economy," he explained.
The role of private investors will be key to providing capital and ensuring that the initiative achieves sustained development over time.
Chumbicha: 4,942 acres (2,000 hectares) for an agri-livestock hub
Another strategic focus is Chumbicha, where more than 4,942 acres (2,000 hectares) have already been acquired for an ambitious agri-livestock project. The proposal seeks to leverage the potential of the Central Valley with a modern irrigation system that will boost forage production and strengthen regional livestock farming.
Agronomist Horacio Pinelli, advisor to the companies moving forward in the province, detailed that the vision is to complement agriculture with more intensive livestock systems. "The idea is to maintain livestock farming as a management alternative, with an increasing level of intensification," he stated.
