MINERÍA la mejor puerta de acceso al sector minero EDICIÓN 587 / AGOSTO 2026 68 Capacity building has been another key driver of transformation. Through specialized technical assistance and ongoing training programs, 4,393 producers, with the active participation of women, received training in good livestock farming practices. In addition, 82 leading producers were trained as community veterinary promoters, and 63 officially obtained certification of their competencies, generating local employment and ensuring the continuity of technical assistance in the field. At the production level, 4,060 hectares of improved pastures adapted to the area’s altitude and climatic conditions have been established. These pastures are fertilized with organic fertilizers to improve yields and conserve soils. At the same time, animal health campaigns have been implemented, helping reduce the prevalence of Fasciola hepatica from 73% to less than 10%. Genetic improvement of the herd has also been promoted through artificial insemination and the introduction of 5,600 high-genetic-quality breeding females adapted to the area’s agroecological conditions, contributing to improved production indicators. In addition, efforts have been made to comprehensively improve milk quality through training in good milking practices, as well as compliance with food safety and animal health standards. These efforts have enabled producers to obtain a better price for their products. As part of the value-added and marketing component, seven dairy processing plants have been established, strengthening producers’ technical and commercial capabilities and enabling them to produce a range of cheeses and yogurt that meet market standards. These components are complemented by stronger producer associations, which have facilitated access to public financing. Through the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI)’s Agroideas program, four business plans have been implemented, with an additional 11 planned, mobilizing more than S/ 2.2 million in livestock investments to date. A collaborative innovation initiative also stands out, developed in partnership with the National University of Cajamarca, which validated the use of Hermetia illucens larval meal as a sustainable protein alternative. This has helped reduce livestock feed costs by 40% while promoting a circular economy through the use of organic waste. In parallel, environmentally efficient practices for managing livestock waste are being promoted, helping reduce the environmental footprint. This territorial, comprehensive, and context-specific approach has enabled livestock-farming families to transition from a traditional, low-productivity system to a more modern, efficient, and resilient model. Over the 25 years of the program, this has resulted in a 173% increase in milk productivity and a 387% increase in annual income from milk sales. In summary, Ganaderos de Altura represents a sustainable model for livestock development, demonstrating that responsible mining can generate shared value and catalyze territorial transformation processes, with results that can be scaled and sustained nationwide. la disponibilidad de forraje durante la temporada seca y aumentar la productividad de los sistemas ganaderos. El fortalecimiento de capacidades ha sido otro eje transformador. A través de asistencia técnica especializada y programas de formación continua, 4,393 productores, incluyendo activamente a mujeres, recibieron capacitación en buenas prácticas ganaderas. Además, 82 productores destacados se formaron como promotores veterinarios comunitarios y 63 acreditaron oficialmente sus competencias, generando empleo local y asegurando la continuidad de la atención técnica en campo. A nivel productivo, se han instalado 4,060 hectáreas de pastos mejorados adaptados a la altitud y condiciones climáticas de la zona, fertilizados con abonos orgánicos para mejorar su rendimiento y conservar los suelos. En paralelo, se han implemen-
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