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Honduras Estimates Bean Production at 2.5 Million Quintals

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The Agriculture Ministry seeks to assure domestic bean supply, by sowing some 100.000 hectares per year.

A number of state and private banks opened credit lines for $53 million to assist small and medium farmers.

Additionally, $2 million from the Millenium Account will be earmarked for red bean production, explained Jacobo Regalado, Agriculture Minister.

Honduras: Farmers Oppose Bean Import

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Basic grain producers say the import quotas announced by the Government are not necessary.

Mario Sanchez, a local grower, says imports are not necessary and that there are enough beans to supply the domestic market.

Proceso.hn reported statements from James Regan, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, "We, with full transparency, try to make decisions so that we can achieve a more cost effective supply for the domestic consumers, but to also be able to expand our product to new markets".

Honduras To Import Beans from U.S.. and Colombia

Monday, September 20, 2010

Facing a 30% loss in the first harvest, the Secretary of Agriculture is evaluating whether to import the grain.

Jacobo Regalado, Secretary of Agriculture, pointed that the organization is waiting for the final data to determine if they buy from those countries.

“In the capital city markets there are rumors of a shortage of beans, and the cost of five pounds is between 63 and 65 lempira, even more depending on the quality.