$ 41 Million for Honduran Farmers

The Honduran government announced a series of measures to support the agricultural sector, including access to funding of over $ 40 million.

These resources will, among other things, give farmers the ability to implement technological advances which could improve planting results.

In the article outlined by América Economía, "In addition to the funding, a series of measures to support the production process is being prepared, including some to facilitate producers access to financing and support the livestock sector."

Source: americaeconomia.com

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