El Salvador: Corn and Beans Hardest-Hit by Ida

"Bajo Lempa" and "Bajo Jiboa" were the most affected by Tropical Storm Ida, according to preliminary reports.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

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. "In Bajo Jiboa we could have an additional 3.500 blocks... and 300 meters above sea levels, where there are important plantations like beans, we estimate 10.000 blocks country wide."

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