The union projects a 3.7% growth in activity in the agricultural sector, after having achieved an estimated 3.2% increase in 2016.
From a statement issued by the Chamber of Agriculture:
As it does at the beginning of every year, the Chamber of Agriculture this morning presented its partners the results of an economic study on agricultural which includes estimates for economic growth in the agro sector in 2016 and growth expectations for 2017 located at 3.7%.
Modernization of production systems and the launch of an electronic traceability system are part of the initiatives being taken by the Government to revive the sector.
The Government of Guatemala has presented guidelines of the policy it intends to implement to encourage the development of farming in the country.
One of the "pillars" of the policy is the modernization of the production system, "...