Panama: 2009 Results by SectorTuesday, December 22, 2009 The country's economy grew a remarkable 2.5%, fueled mostly by the construction industry and domestic demand. On the other side, agriculture was one of the sectors most affected by the crisis, specially by the drop in foreign demand, and by losing a series of tariff benefits under the European SGS-Plus system. $11 Million For Panamanian AgricultureMonday, November 30, 2009 Spain will provide funds for increasing basic grain production in Panama. The money will be used to boost rice, beans and corn production. Spanish Company Looks to Invest in NicaraguaMonday, January 31, 2011 Globaltec Engineering, a business management and project implementation company, is analyzing investment options in the Nicaraguan market. Company executives held meetings with representatives of the Union of Agricultural Producers of Nicaragua (UPANIC), analyzing possible investments in the agricultural sector. Asia's Potential for GuatemalaWednesday, October 29, 2014 Wood, seafood, coffee and frozen vegetables are some of the products already going to Asia and the aim is to promote the opening of a sales office in Hong Kong. According to Guatemalan authorities, the main import partner is China and in exports it is Japan. In 2013 exports to Asia generated $897.7 million, however, this figure is expected to be greater by the end of 2014, as Asian demand has increased. Company Profile
METAGRO is a Guatemalan based manufacturer that provides high end solutions of agricultural transport equipment, we are focused on helping customers be more productive as they help to improve the quality of life for people around the world. Panama Invites Bids for Public Market in DavidThursday, December 2, 2010 The bidding for construction of the market will be held next January and the project must be completed by 2012. The executive secretary of Cadena de Frío, Fernando Duque, said that the modern market will feature over 170 shops for the sale of agricultural products, as well as other commercial activities including pharmacies, coffee shops and bakeries, among others. Nicaragua: “Produzcamos” Bank Opens in AprilTuesday, March 23, 2010 The Bank for Fostering Production (Produzcamos), will start operating on April 19, with an initial capital of $50 million. Its main objective is to strengthen the country production with loans to micro, small and medium agricultural and industrial companies. Guatemala: Construction Industry Keeps Up MomentumThursday, October 8, 2015 The sector grew by 5.8% in the first half of the year, it has seen eight consecutive semesters with positive growth rates. Business people in the sector believe that the political crisis did not have any negative effects on the sector, which managed to register growth of 5.8% in the first half of the year. The same view is taken of the tax on cement that was declared unconstitutional in August but was charged up until July. El Salvador Must Invest in AgricultureMonday, April 12, 2010 El Salvador is the Central American country with the lowest level of public investment in agriculture. A study by the World Bank revealed that in the past two years, the Salvadoran State has invested less than 1% of the country’s GDP in improving this important industry. Rains Cause $330 Million in Losses for Costa RicaWednesday, November 24, 2010 Recent rains have affected road infrastructure, housing and agriculture. Damage on roads left 177 km totally destroyed and 788 km requiring works, with $ 252 million needed for repairs. Honduras: $255 million for AgricultureMonday, March 3, 2014 The National Agricultural Development Bank has funds available for food producers. Jorge Handal, President of the Association of Farmers and Ranchers in Sula, reported that the National Bank for Agricultural Development (Banadesa) has $255 million available in loans for producers, which will be granted with an interest rate of 9%, lower than the market rate. Nicaragua Announces Italian Trade MissionWednesday, March 19, 2014 The Ambassador announced the visit of a delegation of entrepreneurs interested in business in the energy, leather, wood and agricultural and livestock sectors. The Italian ambassador to Nicaragua, announced that a delegation of businessmen will be visiting Nicaragua mid-year and meeting with local businesses to explore potential business opportunities. Nicaragua: Agricultural Sector Would Grow by 12%Friday, January 7, 2011 The Union of Agricultural Producers of Nicaragua projected the sector to grow 12% by 2011. For the 2011-2012 crop season farmers project that cultivated areas of basic grains could reach 500 thousand hectares. Panama: Single Offer for Public MarketThursday, March 17, 2011 A single offer was received for construction and equipping of a public market in David, Chiriqui. The only bid was submitted by CCE Infrastructure, with a total of $ 13.46 million. The reference amount was $ 9 million. $211 million to reactivate agriculture in HondurasThursday, December 11, 2008 This amount will be used for the planting of the first basic grains early next year. The National Congress (NC) will have some $211 million (4 billion lempiras) in the national budget for the reactivation of agriculture, said lawmaker, Toribio Aguilera, a member of the budget commission. |
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