MAGA Guatemala, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food in Guatemala, shared updates on its recent initiatives through a series of posts on October 21, 2025. The tweets highlight ongoing efforts to support local producers and promote agricultural education.
In one post from October 21, MAGA Guatemala reported: "#Guatemala| En seguimiento a la entrega de bombas aspersoras, tipo mochila, se realizó una capacitación teórica y práctica sobre calibración y uso adecuado de estas herramientas a un grupo de productores de Santa Lucía Los Ocotes." This statement refers to the ministry's activities providing both theoretical and practical training on the calibration and correct use of backpack sprayers to producers in Santa Lucía Los Ocotes.
Another tweet published later that day stated: "El MAGA, por medio del #VIDER da seguimiento al acompañamiento técnico para fortalecer las capacidades en el manejo agrícola de los sistemas productivos. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero". This post emphasizes the technical support offered by MAGA through its VIDER program to enhance agricultural management skills among producers.
In an additional update at 23:00 UTC, MAGA Guatemala wrote: "#MAGAcciones | Impulsamos huertos escolares para que los estudiantes aprendan sobre alimentación saludable y apoyen la agricultura familiar desde su escuela. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero". The message outlines efforts to promote school gardens as a way for students to learn about healthy eating habits while supporting family agriculture.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) is responsible for formulating policies related to rural development and food security in Guatemala. Its programs frequently focus on providing technical assistance and resources to small-scale farmers as well as promoting sustainable agricultural practices across communities.
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