Compared to the 2006-2007 period, the country had an increase in agricultural products of 17%, and for this year the expected growth is 20%.
The capacity for commercial trade with the US has increased, however, there is still more potential to export products; there are more than 100 fruits and vegetables produced in the country that are now admissible to the US and there are another 12 that are in the process of getting entrance permits.

Source: latribuna.hn

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