españolGuatemala Loses 50% of Potato CropWednesday, March 13, 2013 Two new plagues have damaged 50% of the current crop of potatoes in Guatemala causing prices to double, jumping from $15 to $30 per quintal. The fleahopper and leaf miner pests, are currently affecting 50% of the potato crop in Guatemala. According to the Agriculture Minister Elmer Lopez the virus known as leafroller, has caused the contamination of 3000 of the 6000 acres that were expected this season. Cardamom Crop Severely AffectedTuesday, December 18, 2012 In Guatemala, the world's largest exporter of cardamom, the Thrips pest could affect up to 40% of national production. The Chairman of the Committee of Cardamom Producers, Jorge Mario del Cid, said this year already some 6.4 million kilos have been rejected, 20% more than what was lost in 2011. Crops: What to expect From the Weather between May and July 2018Monday, April 30, 2018 Normal temperature and humidity conditions could increase the incidence and severity of coffee rust, especially in the areas of Honduras, Guatemala, southern Mexico and Nicaragua. The Climate and Agricultural Health Bulletin, by the International Regional Organization for Agricultural Health, shows the outlook for the climate in the coming months, and details the impact that humidity and rainfall conditions could have on crops and agricultural activity in Central America. Costa Rica: End of Moratorium on Pineapple CultivationTuesday, October 24, 2017 The 90-day closed season on pineapple crops in the northern part of the country ends on October 25, while farmers report that the ban was not respected and that the stable fly plague persists. An article on Nacion.com reports that in June and July of this year the SENASA issued bans " ... Climate Threat for Central American CoffeeTuesday, September 13, 2016 An increase has been foreseen in diseases affecting coffee crops in September and October, due to the transition of from severe drought to above normal rainfall. From a statement issued by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture: Warning on Plague Affecting Banana PlantationsFriday, March 18, 2011 The plague is known as 'mal panameño' or TR4 (Tropical Race) and a treatment for it has not been discovered. The warning came from researchers at the University of Florida and may affect banana plantations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Honduras: Plague Affects CornWednesday, February 9, 2011 Against the spread of the 'tar spot' pest, agricultural authorities initiated technical assistance programs. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, SAG, has made alliances with distributors of agricultural products in order to install technological labs in all experimental stations. Panama Restricts Entry of Citrus PlantsWednesday, January 26, 2011 Health authorities have restricted the entry to the country of citrus plants to prevent an outbreak of Huanglongbing. The recent emergence of the disease in Nicaragua alerted authorities who restricted the entry of plants from the United States, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. Nicaragua Hosts Plant Disease Management ConferenceThursday, August 12, 2010 The event will be held from 24 to 27 August in the capital's Camino Real Hotel. The theme of the conference will be Integrated Plant Disease Management (MIP in Spanish) including agricultural best practice as well as the sale and marketing of agro-ecological products. Guatemala: Cardamom in CrisisFriday, April 25, 2014 Overproduction along with the thrips pest, which has affected 35% of production, are putting downward pressure on the price of the seed. On top of the negative effect of the pest on crops, is the lack of implementation of good practices by smallholders and soil problems arising from, among other factors, deforestation. Alerting for Increased Crop PestsMonday, January 7, 2019 Because of the dry season and the rise in temperature, Costa Rica expects an increase in pests in crops such as melon, watermelon, courgette, chili, tomato, beans and cucumbers, among others. Authorities of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) informed that the climatic conditions foreseen for the coming months are associated with the El Niño-Southern Oscillation phenomenon. Agriculture: Emergency by Giant African SnailWednesday, June 16, 2021 Following the detection of an outbreak of giant African snail in Costa Rica, in the community of Curubande in the canton of Liberia in Guanacaste, local authorities declared a National Phytosanitary Emergency. The objective of this declaration is to prevent the spread of the plague, putting at risk the national agriculture, public health and the environment, informed the State Phytosanitary Service (SFE). Flying Locust: Phytosanitary Emergency DeclaredTuesday, February 9, 2021 As a result of a resurgence of the flying locust plague that has been reported in recent weeks, Guatemala has decided to declare a State of Phytosanitary Emergency. There has been a new outbreak of the flying locust plague identified under the scientific name "Shistocerca piceifrons (Walker)" directly affecting the department of Peten, so a State of Emergency is issued, explains one of the recitals of the Ministerial Agreement 18-2021, of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (Maga). Tender for Pest Control ServiceThursday, January 16, 2020 The Bank of Guatemala tenders the pest control service in its facilities, for one year. Guatemalan Government Purchase 11738138: Honduras: $25 million to Combat Pine WeevilMonday, January 2, 2017 According to the IDB early warning systems will be implemented to improve pest controls and native species which are less susceptible to the insect will be planted. From a statement issued by the IDB: |
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