agriculture

Brazilian Cooperation Agency to Open Honduran Markets

Brazilian Cooperation Agency to Open Honduran Markets

Officials from the Honduras Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG), met with the Brazilian Cooperation Agency, headed by Director Marco Farani, to formalize technical cooperation projects between the two governments. Undersecretary for Livestock, Juan Carlos Ordóñez, said that among the projects to be promoted with Brazil is the mango and avocado production, but it also […]

President Assigns New Ministers

President Porfirio Lobo Sosa, swore in four new staff members on Friday, in the areas of education, agriculture, electrical energy and trade. The rector of the National University of Agriculture of Catacamas, Marlon Oniel Escoto Valerio, was sworn in as the new Minister of Education, replacing Alejandro Ventura. A master in business administration, José Adonis […]

Honduras Could Benefit From Ecuador Troubles

Honduras should seize the opportunity this year to become the leading seller of bananas in Latin America, since Ecuador is facing production and transportation problems. The challenge was brought by the producer, Arturo Castillo, after saying that Honduras exported in 2011, more than 25 million boxes, especially to the United States, earning approximately USD $400 […]

Honduras to Sponsor International Coffee Fair

The presidential designee, Samuel Reyes, welcomed the Board of Directors of the Association of Special Coffees of America (SCAA) to the presidential house yesterday afternoon, along with presidential designee and Minister of the Presidency, María Antonieta Guillén, members of the government cabinet, managers of the Honduran Coffee Institute (IHCAFE) and other coffee organizations, to officially […]