Data from the Central Bank of Guatemala indicates that "... between October 2013 and August 2014 sales of the aromatic totaled 2,917,911 bags of 60 kilos (132 pounds), while in the previous harvest they were 3,463,541 bags which is a difference of 545 630 bags".

The National Coffee Association (Anacafé) reported that "... in August, exports totaled 267,029 bags, equivalent to 25.17% less when compared to August last year when 356,865 bags were sold."

"... Recently, Anacafé requested, through a paid publicity space, that the Ministry of Finance transfer funds from the coffee trust with the Rural Development Bank, because many producers have not had access to money, which is necessary to combat the rust which is affecting this crop. "

Source: s21.com.gt

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