The agricultural chemical union of Guatemala states that the illicit commercialization of fertilizers, insecticides and fungicides, represents about 12% of the local market.
In Costa Rica, companies in the agricultural and fishing sectors will not have to use the mandatory electronic receipt system until October 2019.
The government has decided to postpone the entry into force of the electronic receipt system for these two sectors, with the aim of having more time to better implement the system and solve the problem of internet access that several producers claim to have.
Between February 2016 and March 2018, the average price of palm oil exports from Central America registered an increase of 20%.
Figures from the information system on the Palm Oil Market and its Fractions in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
To calm the spirits of local producers, the Panamanian government has announced the beginning of an audit of the process to import agrifood products, in order to identify companies that are bringing goods in without meeting any of the requirements.
A few days after producers in the country held demonstrations against the allegedly excessive entry of products such as dairy and meat, the government decided to form, together with representatives from the agricultural sector, a discussion table to solve some of the problems.However, this negotiation was abandoned by representatives of the unions.
In Costa Rica, the productive activity of agricultural goods destined for domestic consumption has been stayed low in recent years, despite the fact that most benefit from the protection afforded by the tariffs imposed on imports of some similar goods.
In the first quarter of 2018, companies in the country imported $34 million worth of fertilizers, and purchases in Russia totaled $12 million, 45% more than in the same period in 2017.
Figures from the information system on the Fertilizer Market in Costa Rica, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
In Nicaragua, a company dedicated to the production of passion fruit which planned to invest $20 million in the coming years, reported that last weekend armed groups invaded their land.
The Swiss origin company, Chimaco S.A., reported that the demo facility located at kilometer 124.5 of the highway between Chinandega and León was taken over by armed groups who prevented investors from entering.
The average price per kilo of fertilizers imported by the Central American countries dropped from $0.54 in January 2012 to $0.27 in March 2018, registering a 50% drop.
Figures from the information system on the Central American Fertilizer Market, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with the graph"]
The twenty-five productive properties that have been invaded since the crisis began in Nicaragua together make up more than 28 million square meters of land, of which 43% correspond to areas used for agricultural crops and another 44% to livestock production.
According to data from the Union of Agricultural Producers of Nicaragua (Upanic), 33% of the affected properties have an area greater than 100 manzanas, 23% are land measuring between 50 to 99 manzanas and 46% have an area of less than 50 manzanas.
The IDB has approved a loan to finance projects related to the improvement of market connectivity for small agricultural producers and the application of agroforestry technologies.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) reported that "... Through a loan of US $150 million, the Dominican Republic will work on the adoption of agroforestry technologies and improvement of connectivity to agricultural markets to increase incomes of small producers, and increase environmental sustainability and adaptation to climate change through the best management of natural capital."
The union of agricultural producers reports that at least ten private farms in Rivas, Matagalpa, Chinandega and Managua have been taken over by criminals.
In a statement, the Union of Agricultural Producers of Nicaragua denounced that it is registering an "...
From July 30 to August 1, a business meeting will take place between business leaders in the region and Chilean companies from the forestry, agriculture, manufacturing and seafood sectors.
In the agricultural sector fair held days ago in San Pedro Sula, more than two thousand business appointments were made between companies from 21 countries.
The event was held on May 17 and 18, and according to its organizers among the products that registered the highest demand were oriental vegetables, fresh vegetables, fruits and special coffees.
Due to climate effects, the Honduran union expects that around 40,000 less tons of sugar will be produced in the current season.
On top of the climate situation is also the fact that the price of sugar has been falling, partly explained by the abundant crops reported in places such as India.The result of this is that production costs in countries such as Honduras are reducing competitiveness of the crop.
Construction is planned for next year, on a plot of land measuring between 7 and 10 hectares in the province of Los Santos, Panama, of the first of the three centers of agricultural excellence.
After the signing of a memorandum between the agricultural authorities of Israel and Panama, it was agreed to build three agricultural centers valued at $6 million.The first center will be located specifically in El Ejido, province of Los Santos, in the facilities of the National Institute of Agriculture.
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