Currently, Guatemala is the third largest exporter of sugar worldwide and the second in Latin America. Sugar agribusiness is one of the main engines of the economy in the country and there are many advantages that the production of this product has brought in the region. Economic benefit of sugar agribusiness According to the Bank …
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Cornfield importance in Guatemala
The cornfield, besides being a flower, is an agroecosystem. This means that it is an ecosystem that produces other seeds and its maintenance has been the source of work for farmers. As if that were not enough, the seeds given have been the basis of the Guatemalan diet and economy. Its benefits in the country …
Guatemala’s agriculture impact
Agriculture provides the mainstay of Guatemala’s economy, contributing 25% of GDP, employing over half the labour force and providing ⅔ of exports, mostly coffee, sugar, bananas and beef. Guatemala’s 3 main foods are maize, beans and rice. However, national production covers only 60% of demand, and many poor families face seasonal food shortages. “We fill …