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The Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) has reported that, through its Programa de Aumento a la Producción, El Salvador has contributed to the production of over 58 million pounds of food. This achievement stems from initiatives aimed at strengthening producers’ capabilities, expanding cultivation areas, and boosting agricultural productivity across the country.
According to data released by the institution, the land area dedicated to the production of vegetables, fruits, and other crops has grown from just over 400 blocks to a total of 13,745 blocks under cultivation nationwide. This expansion is intended to increase the availability of locally produced food and strengthen the supply for the salvadoran market.
Of the land brought into this program, 8,155 blocks are dedicated to vegetable production, while another 5,590 blocks are used for the cultivation of fruits and other agricultural products. These areas represent an increase in the total land used for food production to supply consumers.
MAG explained that this progress is also linked to the adoption of new technologies and tools designed to improve crop yields. Implemented measures include the use of high-genetic-quality seeds, the mechanization of agricultural tasks, the modernization of cultivation techniques, and the provision of specialized technical assistance to producers.
The institution states that these measures have enabled a six-fold increase in productivity per block cultivated. This means farmers can now produce a greater quantity of food from the same amount of land, making better use of available resources and enhancing the efficiency of their operations.
Another component of the program involves the adoption of more sustainable agricultural practices. In this regard, MAG noted that up to 70% of the crops now incorporate “bio-inputs”products of biological origin used to promote plant development and assist in crop management. Additionally, the “Mira” system has been implemented as a tool to track crops and support the monitoring of agricultural activities. These technologies are part of efforts to modernize production and facilitate technical support for farmers.
The program also seeks to strengthen the capabilities of producers involved in the planting and harvesting of fruits and vegetables, sectors that are vital to the country’s food supply. Through technical assistance and access to production tools, the government aims to improve working conditions in the agricultural sector and expand national production.
Given these results, the MAG maintains that it will continue to promote initiatives to increase salvadoran agricultural production, improve food availability, and strengthen the national supply. The goal is to ensure that producers have better tools to develop their harvests and contribute to the food supply reaching households across the country.
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