Displaying items by tag: basic grains
Congress authorized incorporating US$40 million to MAG
The deputies of the Legislative Assembly approved, with 63 votes, reforms to the Budget Law 2024 to incorporate US$40 million to the Agriculture and Livestock branch, so it can have the resources and thus continue the delivery of agricultural packages.
MAG increases amount of certified corn seed for a bigger harvest
In order to achieve a greater harvest and ensure food security for the population, the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) has increased the amount of certified corn seed contained in each agricultural package delivered to small producers of basic grains.
More than 19 million quintals of basic grains will be harvested in 2023: CAMPO
The Asociación Cámara Salvadoreña de Pequeños y Medianos Productores Agropecuarios (CAMPO), according to its projections for the 2023-2024 agricultural cycle for the reactivation of AGRO expects a grain production this year of 19 million 881 thousand 230 quintals.
Defensoría del Consumidor continues to verify supply of basic grains
The Defensoría del consumidor (DC), continues executing actions aimed at guaranteeing price stability, through operations in establishments of the food distribution and commercialization chain, with which, in addition, the food security of the population is guaranteed.
Verification of basic grains prices to protect salvadorans' economy
The minister of Agricultura y Ganadería, Óscar Guardado, together with the president of the Defensoría del Consumidor (DC), Ricardo Salazar, verified the prices of basic grains in Gerardo Barrios Street, in San Salvador. These inspections are part of the measures implemented by the Government of President Nayib Bukele to combat unjustified price increases, hoarding and speculation.
Defensoría del Consumidor maintains vigilance on basic grains prices to avoid speculation
The Defensoría del Consumidor (DC), continues implementing strategies to remain vigilant of the markets and avoid that the pockets of salvadoran families are affected due to abusive practices by suppliers of different inputs.