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Inauguration of the Spring Planting Campaign in Jagüeyes, Holguín

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The inauguration of the spring planting campaign took place at the agricultural mini-production area of Jagüeyes in the Rafael Freyre Municipality. The event brought together a group of young people, workers and provincial and municipal authorities, who participated in the corn planting.

Joel Queipo Ruiz, first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba in the province, highlighted the importance of promoting the involvement of students and workers from various sectors with agricultural production. "These good practices not only provide food, but also raise awareness about the work of farmers."

Queipo Ruiz added that the initiative is not limited to planting, but also includes harvesting. He recalled that during the winter planting, similar tasks were carried out in the harvesting of sweet potatoes, which allowed the products to be marketed at more affordable prices, benefiting the community.

The average cost of a half day's work in the fields is approximately 500 pesos per worker, which increases production costs. Therefore, voluntary work carried out is considered vital assistance.

The Rafael Freyre municipality has ten agricultural mini-production areas, including Jagüeyes. "The municipal capital is largely supplied by this mini-pole," explained Elsido Domínguez Sao, the municipal delegate for Agriculture. He also highlighted that an interesting factor is that these lands, which are of first-class quality, were previously covered with marabú. The effort and dedication of these farmers has been fundamental in transforming them.

The workday in Jagüeyes included a tour of the usufruct farms, where authorities spoke with farmers, inquiring about the details of the daily work and the well-being of the workers and the harvest.