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  • Does Bolivia produce agricultural machinery?
  • Although agriculture forms an integral part of the Bolivian economy and society, Bolivia does not produce agricultural machinery. Bolivia imports most machinery from the United States, China, Argentina, and Brazil. When compared with other countries, Bolivian agricultural yields are among the lowest in the region.
  • How can farmers improve the agricultural sector in Bolivia?
  • Farmers and the Bolivian government are attempting to improve the Bolivian agriculture sector and increase agricultural yields, but they need modern equipment and technology to boost productivity and reduce the environmental impact of antiquated farming methods.
  • How can Apia help agro-chemical companies in Bolivia?
  • APIA maintains a well-established network in the sector and can help find distributors for new products. The Oilseed and Wheat Producers Association of Bolivia (ANAPO) represents the largest farming companies in Bolivia, and they can help identify individual sector-needs and demands for agro-chemicals.
  • What type of Agriculture is in Santa Cruz Bolivia?
  • Most commercial agriculture (farms operating on 50-5,000 hectares) is concentrated in the Department of Santa Cruz. Agriculture in the western highlands is mainly carried out by small farmers (50 hectares or less). Although agriculture is more developed and mechanized in Santa Cruz, the use of modern agricultural technologies in Bolivia is limited.
  • Who imports pesticides in Bolivia?
  • The Bolivian Association for Importers of Agrochemicals (APIA) represents most of the legal importers of pesticides in Bolivia. APIA maintains a well-established network in the sector and can help find distributors for new products.
  • How much does agriculture contribute to Bolivia's GDP?
  • According to the World Bank, the agriculture sector contributed 14 percent of the value-added share to Bolivia’s 2020 GDP, representing nearly a 2 percent increase from 2019. Although agriculture forms an integral part of the Bolivian economy and society, Bolivia does not produce agricultural machinery.