A. M. 
Strengthening domestic food production has allowed for stable prices in the basic food basket for over a year, as well as a constant supply of agricultural products in markets, wholesale centers, distribution centers, and farmers’ markets nationwide.
According to official information, the country has steadily increased the production of fruits, vegetables, and staple grains, an effort reflected in the availability of fresh and affordable products for the population. This strategy has been made possible thanks to the collaborative work with thousands of Salvadoran farmers who participate in a program to boost agricultural production.
One of the most noteworthy aspects is that, despite border closures occurring more than ten times throughout the year for various reasons, the domestic market did not experience shortages or unjustified price increases, unlike in previous years when such situations directly impacted food costs.
Products such as tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, squash, chili peppers, and plantains have shown a significant increase in production and market availability, along with beans and, more recently, corn, further strengthening the country’s food security.
The agricultural program, which began as a pilot project with 100 blocks under cultivation, has experienced significant expansion. Currently, 2,700 blocks of vegetables, 13,000 blocks of beans, and 10,000 blocks of corn are in the planting process, figures that reflect the sector’s growth.
Projections indicate that production will continue to increase next year, with the goal of reaching levels close to national demand for several products and maintaining a balanced market through local production.
Authorities emphasized that this effort contributes not only to price stability, considered among the lowest in the region, but also to strengthening the agricultural economy and providing direct support to salvadoran producers.
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