Agriculture
in Central America
Thursday, February 2, 2012
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched a project to increase the production of shellfish known as conchas, casco de burro (donkey helmet) and Japanese oysters, in the East of the country.
A press release from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of El Salvador reads:
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A measure has been announced in Guatemala affecting the activity of catching the Caribbean spiny lobster from March 1st to June 30th , 2012.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA), has imposed a temporary ban on fishing in the Caribbean for spiny lobster (Panulirus argus), a measure that aims to enable the reproduction of the lobster population of the species in question.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Producers are complaining about the government’s unfulfilled promises to place their crops in the market, and demanding an end to rice imports.
Producers in the Guanacaste area are protesting again, demanding that the government respects a promise agreed last November, which, according to the rice growers, would resolve the placement of more than five thousand tons of rice which has been stored in dry silos, both public and private, since September 2011.
Friday, January 27, 2012
The first crop of genetically modified maize has again unleashed controversy over the advantages and disadvantages of food production from genetically modified seeds.
The first production from the 4,500 square meters planted has been shredded and returned to earth following international protocol.
Several organizations opposed to the project are prepared to prevent its implementation in the country, citing lack of legislation.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Panama toughens Phytosanitary measures after outbreaks in Brazil and Colombia.
An outbreak of Fusarium guttiforme has blighted pineapple plantations in Brazil and Colombia and has triggered alarm bells in Panama, which has intensified its phytosanitary measures to prevent the entry of disease.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Representatives of the government and producers will submit a proposal containing the necessary tools to boost agricultural production in the country.
A press release from the Legislative Assembly reads:
Members of the Agricultural Affairs Committee of the National Assembly together with producers of rice and other items in Chiriqui and the central provinces, have agreed to form a subcommittee that will collect, within a month, proposals for the development of a document containing the necessary tools to boost agricultural production in the country.
Friday, January 20, 2012
"There are so many problems that I feel that what should be done is an agricultural plan, but not for 5, or 10 years, but for 20 years."
The Panamanian agricultural sector has not fared well in recent years, recording a steady decline in sales for both the external and internal market , where lack of productivity has been offset by massive imports.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The National Bean Commision of the Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Nicaragua (APEN) has requested the government of Nicaragua to lift the barriers imposed two weeks ago on the export of beans, which have brought losses to producers.
According to Félix Miranda, chairman of the committee, the "delay" has caused economic losses because the quality of the product decreases day by day, which reduces the price. It also discourages producers and makes them lose credibility with its customers who look to other suppliers, reported the online edition of La Prensa.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Given the rise in the price of milk, the government will present to the sectors involved a proposal to import milk powder in quantities and origin to be determined.
The Minister of Development, Industry and Trade (MIFIC) Orlando Solorzano, said his proposal provides that the same processing plants that import milk powder will then sell it in liquid form. In all cases, some of the imported powdered milk will be marketed directly through the Nicaraguan Basic Food Company (ENABAS).
Friday, January 13, 2012
Mills are paying lower prices and higher oil prices have inflated production costs.
The year 2011 was a bad year for rice farmers in Panama. Mill owners paid lower prices and higher oil prices made raw materials significantly more expensive, which resulted in serious disadvantages for rice producers despite their efforts to increase efficiency.
Monday, December 12, 2011
XAGRO S.A. Announced that they have added dry coconuts to their product line to meet the growing demand from US based buyers.
Nicaragua: XAGRO S.A. Announced that they have added dry coconuts to their product line to meet the growing demand from US based buyers.
A new division has been created and will be responsible for working with local farmers to assure a constant supply of quality coconuts.
Friday, December 9, 2011
As of October loans for the agriculture and livestock sector amounted to $927 million, an increase of 10.3% compared to the same period in 2010.
Data from the Superintendency of Banks in Panama (SBP) indicates that the upward trend has continued since the beginning of the year.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
The Nicaraguan Agricultural Commodity Exchange (BAGSA, after its initials in Spanish) will close 2011 with $625 million traded, 15% more than in 2010.
Luis Arevalo, BAGSA General Manager, said a major achievements this year has been to include all the country’s productive sectors and to have passed the $600 million in transactions.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
As of July 2011, agricultural activity continues to rise, in particular animal husbandry.
A press release from the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Panama reads:
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The measure was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food in Guatemala to prevent the spread of an outbreak of swine flu detected in the department of Sacatepéquez .
By Ministerial Agreement No. 273-2011, the Government of Guatemala has declared a state of emergency for animal disease across the country, establishing an "area under Animal Health Control" in the town of Pastores, Department of Sacatepéquez, as the ground zero area of the classic swine fever.
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