Nicaragua: Breeders Reject Tax ReformThursday, September 3, 2009 The National Breeders Commission (Conagán), indicated they will not accept being taxed further. René Blandón, president of the Commission, said that a tax increase will demotivate livestock breeders. Nicaragua: 25% Less in Beef Revenue ForeseenTuesday, March 10, 2009 Sales of beef products fell in both volume and foreign currency earnings. René Blandón, President of the National Livestock Commission, informed Elnuevodiario.com.ni: "According to published figures, the results of Nicaraguan meat sales to the world in 2008 totaled about $220 million, and a 25% reduction of that total is expected in 2009. However, cattle farmers do not seem to be so pessimistic because they assert that this situation that is affecting the country's ability to earn foreign currency could begin to normalize at the end of the year. " Nicaragua broadens its external meat marketsFriday, April 18, 2008 Markets for Nicaraguan beef have increased rapidly in recent years, expanding beyond traditional buyers like the United States and Central America to the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Taiwan and Venezuela. About 500 tons a month are being exported to these destinations from four local meat processors. Venezuela is the newest market. Next week the first shipment of beef from Nicaragua to Venezula will be made. V National Cattle Congress in NicaraguaThursday, June 5, 2014 On June 23rd and 24th entrepreneurs will gather together to discuss issues such as modernization, breeding and feeding of the cattle herd. With the expected participation of about 450 farmers from across the country and the aim of promoting new techniques and presenting successful experiences for development of efficient and competitive livestock, the V National Livestock Congress will be held from 23 to 24 June in the country, as a prelude to the XXI Central American EXPICA Fair to be held from 17 to 28 July this year. Nicaraguan Beef Exports IncreaseTuesday, December 7, 2010 In November, beef exports generated $ 281.4 million, $ 69 million higher than the same period of 2009. René Brazier, President of the National Cattlemen of Nicaragua (Conago), noted as reasons for the increase to better international meat prices and increased production in the country. Nicaragua Resumes Beef Exports to MexicoThursday, May 26, 2011 After a year and a half of not exporting, Mexico has approved in principle the entry of Nicaraguan meat for six months. During the month of May, Mexican animal health authorities, inspected slaughterhouses and industrial plants in order to determine the validity of the authorizations for exportations for the next two years. Nicaragua Urgently Needs TraceabilityMonday, September 6, 2010 The cattle farming sector requires a $40 million investment over five years in order to implement the national traceability program. Nicaraguan cattle farming association (CONAGAN), the Association of Producers and Exporters (APEN) and the Chamber of Meat Producers (Canicarne) are collaborating on a search for a cheaper alternative to the program. Venezuelan Market for Nicaraguan Cattle GrowsMonday, April 13, 2009 Nicaraguan cattle ranchers have increased their meat and milk exports to Venezuela by up to 35% of their production. By selling at a price slightly lower than usual, Nicaraguan cattle farmers have found the palliative in the Venezuelan market for the shrinkage of their traditional markets, especially the United States. However, it is unknown how stable this new market will be. Nicaragua: Cattlemen After Venezuelan MarketTuesday, October 12, 2010 The Nicaraguan Chamber of Meat Trade is looking to expand beef exports in 3,000 additional tons. The president of the National Cattlemen Nicaragua (Conago), René Blandon stated that if successful, beef exports to that country would reach 22 tons per year. Nicaraguan Ranchers Hope to Export 25% MoreThursday, July 7, 2011 The country's livestock sector expects to have exported $500 million worth by the end of 2011, $100 million more than in 2010. The increase would be driven by the export of meat, currently the country’s second largest export, cattle and cheese, are also among the top 20 selling products abroad. Nicaragua: Beef Exports SoarFriday, May 5, 2017 In the first four months of the year the volume of meat exported exceeded the figure for the same period in 2016 by 45% and generated income of $134 million. The value exported was also higher than the one registered in the first quarter of last year, when $96 million was exported, according to Cetrex's figures. Nicaragua: NO to Live Cattle ExportsMonday, March 11, 2013 Entrepreneurs in the meat industry believe that the increase in exports of live cattle will affect the future of the herd. "The industry's concern is that Guatemala has already imported 3437 tonnes of cattle, where a large amount of the animals have not met the technical criteria set out in the Ministerial Decree number 027-2007, issued in September 2007 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Magfor) and the Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade (Mific)", reported Laprensa.com. Nicaragua: Cattle Exports Down 29%Tuesday, December 2, 2014 The livestock sector attributes the reduction in sales in the first nine months of the year, compared to the same period of 2013, to increased smuggling. Some 39,800 cattle were exported up to the month of September, according to reports from the Central Bank of Nicaragua. This amount reflects a decline in sales compared to September 2013 when 56,000 heads were exported. Livestock: Bad Times in NicaraguaThursday, March 7, 2019 The barriers imposed by the Honduran and Panamanian markets, coupled with the negative effect of the recent tax reform, force Nicaraguan cattle ranchers to predict a bleak future. Figures from the National Livestock Commission of Nicaragua (Conagan) specify that between 2017 and 2018 meat exports from Nicaragua fell by 7.9%, from $587 million to $541 million, and in the case of dairy, the fall was 8.4%, going down from $177 million to $162 million. Concern About Import Restriction on Dairy ProductsWednesday, July 26, 2017 The dairy sector in Nicaragua anticipates a decrease in exports of cheese and other dairy products to El Salvador, due to more stringent controls imposed recently in this country. El Salvador is the main export destination for Nicaraguan cheese, and businessmen in the sector expect to feel a negative impact in the coming months due to new rules on importing cheeses and other dairy products which will come into effect in September in that country. See: "El Salvador tightens controls on dairy imports". |
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