españolPanama Expects 7 Months of DroughtTuesday, September 22, 2009 The climate phenomena known as "El Niño" would extend the drought period from November to May 2010. This was explained by Victor Pérez, head of the Agricultural Development Ministry, who also called on farmers and breeders to prepare for tough times. Panama: State of Emergency Due to DroughtWednesday, August 12, 2015 The procedure for selecting a contractor has been declared urgent and state institutions have authorized exceptional recruitment procedures for emergency services. As immediate measures, the Executive Order is prohibiting the watering of gardens and public areas using drinking water and the granting of permits for prescribed burning of plant mass is suspended throughout the country. Lack of Rain Threatens Livestock ProductionWednesday, April 17, 2019 In Panama, the dry season began in November last year and not in December as planned, threatening production because of the shortage of pasture for livestock. Representatives of the National Cattlemen's Association (Anagan) reported that they were not notified in advance about the expected change in the cycle because of the Niño Phenomenon, which prevented them from preparing to face the lack of rain in better conditions. Costa Rica: Drought Threatens GuanacasteThursday, September 13, 2018 The rainfall deficit reported between the end of June and August, together with a summer that could be combined with El Niño starting from this November, raises the probability of drought in the sector. According to data from the National Meteorological Institute (IMN), between January and August of this year in Liberia, province of Guanacaste, the rainfall deficit was 40% compared to the historical average. Agriculture in Nicaragua: $50 million Less Due to DroughtThursday, October 8, 2015 The union of producers has predicted a decline of 20% in the export of sugar cane, as about 1 million less hundredweights will be produced. The Union of Agricultural Producers in Nicaragua (UPANIC) has estimated that revenue will be $50 million less due to the effects of drought on agricultural production. For example, in the case of peanuts, MartinArguello , vice president of UPANIC, told Elnuevodiario.com.ni that "... the losses could be 6%." Lack of Rain Affecting Central AmericaWednesday, June 10, 2015 The drought that affected in 2014 has worsened this year, threatening shortages of basic foodstuffs. An article on Nacion.com reports that the director of Agricultural Extension of the Ministry of Agriculture of Costa Rica, Felipe Arguedas said "... We are very concerned because two years of drought are joined together; we believe that 2015 will be worse than 1997, which was the driest year recorded so far." El Salvador: 15% Less SugarFriday, August 28, 2015 Because of the drought a reduction of between 12% and 15% has been estimated in the 2015/16 harvest, which could be partly offset if a better industrial performance is achieved. Producers believe that in addition to a better industrial performance, another factor that would help to offset the decline in production is the provision that banks have to provide refinancing options or "... provide fresh capital to producers so that they can replant. " Nicaragua: Financing Available for AgricultureFriday, September 5, 2014 Microfinance officials have announced that $55 million will be granted in loans to businesses in the agricultural sector. Representatives from the Nicaraguan Association of Microfinance Institutions said they hope to focus resources on the areas that have been most affected by the El Niño climate phenomenon. Drought Will Continue to Affect Central AmericaFriday, July 18, 2014 Projections are that Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua will register the largest deficit of rainfall in the region between August and October. From a statement issued by the Regional Committee for Water Resources of the Central American Integration System: Drought Affecting Milk Production in PanamaFriday, July 27, 2012 In the Azuero region, the most affected by the lack of rain, milk production has fallen by 80%. Under normal conditions, the region produces an average of 25,000 liters per day, but currently it is only making 5,000. Drought Worsens in the U.S.Thursday, August 9, 2012 The droughts effect on grain crops has made food prices more expensive around the world, and is affecting the economies of Central American countries. According to an article in Americaeconomia.com there is an increasing threat of low crop yields in major U.S. Costa Rica: Agriculture Lost $6.25 Million Due to Bad WeatherMonday, April 12, 2010 Rice, sugar cane and corn have been the most affected by droughts caused by weather phenomena “El Niño”. 1.200 hectares of rice were lost and 5.000 sugar cane hectares were damaged in the province of Guanacaste. El Salvador: 833.000 Sugar Cane Quintals Under ThreatMonday, September 21, 2009 Lack of rain could mean an output reduction of 7% for this season, when compared to the previous. If said scenario came true, the country's total sugar cane production for this year would be 11.070.000 quintals, said Manuel Sevilla, Agriculture Minister. Panama: Works Waters in HerreraWednesday, November 25, 2015 As part of the Drought Plan, $2.5 million has been allocated for the purchase of feed for cattle, drilling wells and building water reservoirs in the province of Herrera. The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that it will be hiring companies in the province to carry out the drilling of wells and building reservoirs as part of a plan to mitigate the effects of drought in the area. El Salvador: Bureaucracy Hampers GM CropsMonday, February 15, 2016 Although there is a law that authorizes cultivation of genetically modified seeds in the country, lack of regulations prevents them from being used, at a time when drought is overwhelming agricultural productivity. Regular use of biotechnology in agriculture by countries in competition with El Salvador's has left Salvadoran producers, who are unable to do so, in a less competitive position. |
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