The agricultural sector may face significant economic losses in grain production if this years rains are particularly intense.
Industry representatives are worried that the late delivery of seed for planting (which was estimated to arrive May 30 instead of April 15) may significantly affect future harvests.
elsalvador.com reports: "The President of the Chamber of Agriculture and Agribusiness, Agustín Martínez, called on the Ministry of Agriculture to ensure speedy delivery of the "paquetes agricolas" (donated bags of beans and fertiliser) so that people would have their seeds before winter arrives. "
Source: elsalvador.com
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September 2009
8 million quintals of corn have been lost, revealed a study by Camagro.
The findings by the Salvadoran Agroindustrial Chamber (Camagro) could imply a shortage of corn in the national market, starting July 2010.
"Authorities from the Agriculture Ministry had forecasted a production of 17 million quintals of corn.
November 2009
"Bajo Lempa" and "Bajo Jiboa" were the most affected by Tropical Storm Ida, according to preliminary reports.
10.000 planted blocks could be lost in those areas, explained Agustín Martínez, president of the Agricultural and Agribusiness Chamber.
"We estimate 5.500 affected blocks in San Miguel-Usulután...", reports Elsalvador.com.
October 2009
Lack of rain has reduced yield at corn, bean and sorghum plantations.
The most affected seed is corn, with $21.5 million losses, reported the Agriculture Ministry (Mag).
"The ministry's report summarizes other preliminary studies presented in the past weeks. From an economic loss perspective, bean is second after corn, with losses over $3 million.
October 2010
In El Salvador the small size of lots conspires against productivity and profitability in the agricultural sector.
Only sugarcane crops and coffee meet the demand within the country, having to import corn, beans, rice, fruits and vegetables in order to supply the needs of the population.
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