Economy of Planeta Rica

hotel serves since 2005 and is located 9 km from the urban area. Linda Palma hotel condominium located at Km 4 via Planeta Rica - Medellín is running since mid-2012 and Planet Waves Rica in the Texaco gas station, road to Medellin. One of its main economic engine is the cooperative food manufacturer Colanta . Other companies in the city are Olympic Super Store, 100% Milk Planetarica Bufala, Proleche a Cassava Processing Center Alegre and a brick on the sidewalk Los Cerros. A small shopping center where you are considering bringing Warehouses Success is being built. Livestock auctions are a huge boost to the economy of the municipality including: Subagan Soga SA and Bid.

Agriculture

Planeta Rica Township belongs to the fertile valley of the Rio San Jorge just have planted 3582 hectares, corresponding to 3% of the total area of the municipality. Most crops are devoted to consumption. There is very little surplus to sell outside the municipality; and the inhabitants of the municipality usually buy food from other municipalities. The technology used is artisanal and therefore productivity is low; reason, most farmers prefer not sow; mention that there is a notorious estate.

Livestock sector

It has three production systems according to the physical conditions, soil quality, slope, fertility and availability of pasture and feed. Its main feature is to be extensive type and therefore develops in large farms and estates. This activity covers more than 90% of eligible municipal territory for exploitation. Although a high percentage of the land is potentially suitable for agriculture, especially livestock determines the historical aspects of the local economy. The predominant breeds are Zebu -Mestizo, Brown-Swiss and Zebu crosses and