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Pig health campaign benefits rural families in Santa Ana, Petén

A recent health campaign took place in the El Zapote community, located in the municipality of Santa Ana, Petén.

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Joint efforts aim to strengthen school feeding programs in Zacapa

Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) in Zacapa are taking part in the Departmental Interinstitutional Technical Table on School Feeding.

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Technical support boosts productivity for agricultural cooperatives in Alta Verapaz

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) and the Federation of Cooperatives of the Verapaces (FEDECOVERA) have reported progress in agricultural production processes and technical assistance for farmers in Alta Verapaz.

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Ministry distributes over 200,000 tilapia fingerlings to rural families in Petén

Between January and October 2025, over 204,000 tilapia fingerlings were distributed to rural families in Petén, Guatemala.

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Farmers’ Fair brings fresh produce directly to families in San José Pinula

The central park of San José Pinula hosted the Feria del Agricultor, where families gathered to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and artisanal products directly from local producers.

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Francisco Marroquín University to honor George Selgin during November graduation

George Selgin, economist and senior fellow at the Cato Institute, will receive an honorary doctorate from Francisco Marroquín University.

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Ministry trains San Marcos tomato farmers on improved cultivation techniques

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) has conducted a training session for 25 tomato farmers in Tejutla, San Marcos.

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Workshop aims to boost technical skills in Guatemalan pig farming sector

A workshop titled “PorciEducate” was held at Hotel El Atlántico in Río Hondo, Zacapa, aiming to improve the technical skills of professionals and producers in the pig farming sector.

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Communal gardens boost food security efforts in Zacapa

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) has provided technical assistance to residents of Santa Lucía village in Zacapa for the creation of a communal garden.

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