Tomato price raised by RD$20 to support farmers

Santo Domingo.- The Association of Canned Food Manufacturers (Afconagro) and the Mamá Tingó Federation of Independent Farmers (Fecainmat) have agreed to increase the price of a quintal of industrial tomatoes from RD$325 to RD$345 for the 2025-2026 harvest. This agreement, involving major agro-industries, aims to offset rising fertilizer costs and provide fairer profits for farmers in Azua.

Luis Cabrera of Fecainmat emphasized the importance of unity in achieving progress and called for continued government support in land preparation, input subsidies, and the Industrial Tomato Festival, which has prompted efforts to recognize Azua as the “Tomato Capital” of the Dominican Republic.