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Jiquilisco fishing cooperative increases shrimp production by 70%
Thanks to the Adelante Rural program, implemented by the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG), improvements have been made in the Cooperativa Walbert Romero de R. L., who now have electricity, adequate production systems and technology, allowing them to increase shrimp production in ponds by up to 70%.
MAG ratifies cooperation efforts with IICA to improve national agriculture
The Acting Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Óscar Enrique Guardado signed the fourth addendum to the agreement for the Promotion of Agricultural Reactivation and Production for Food Security in El Salvador.
Prices of several vegetables decrease
According to the daily report of prices of agricultural products published by the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) there have been price decreases in vegetables in the last week of january 2024.
Chinese fertilizer donation is tax exempt
With 70 votes in favor, the Legislative Assembly approved an exoneration to the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería, so that it may exonerate the payment of taxes on the donation of 10,000 tons of fertilizers and 7,500 tons of cereals from the People's Republic of China.
MAG establishes marine shrimp ban from october 1 to november 15
In order to protect and monitor the marine resource, the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) establishes the second marine shrimp ban for 2023. The measure contributes to the preservation of this resource and favors fishermen, so that in the future they can continue with their work without having to regret the depletion of shrimp.
What is the blue economy and how is it present in the country?
In order to protect the environment, international entities and national authorities are promoting new projects under the blue economy model, which seeks a responsible consumption that does not further compromise the planet.
MAG will deliver more than 4,300 microinsurances to small farmers in case of crop damage
Each policy is for US$500, an amount that will allow producers to restart their businesses in the event of crop losses due to the aforementioned weather conditions, through the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) and the World Food Program (WFP), a strategic ally of this administration.
MAG and Sembrando Vida transform agricultural production in Canton El Coco
The minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Oscar Guardado, toured some of the crops and the biofactory of more than 150 producers in the canton of El Coco de Chalchuapa, Santa Ana, which are part of the Sembrando Vida program of the Agencia Mexicana de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AMEXCID) and which has specialized technical assistance from the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG).
MAG and international cooperation seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The Central Government is implementing a restorative, eco-friendly and resilient agriculture, to face the impacts of climate change and ensure food security; in that sense, the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería together with the Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) launched the project for the “Construcción de la NAMA en Ganadería Bovina de El Salvador”.
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.