MAGA Guatemala highlights disease prevention training and weather alerts for agricultural sector

MAGA Guatemala, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food in Guatemala, shared updates on October 21, 2025, regarding initiatives to strengthen livestock health and provide weather-related guidance for the agricultural sector.

In a post published at 18:30 UTC, MAGA Guatemala stated: "Los participantes fortalecerán sus capacidades en la detección, prevención y manejo de esta enfermedad que afecta la salud del hato ganadero." The ministry highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance skills in detecting, preventing, and managing diseases impacting livestock herds.

Shortly after, at 18:30 UTC on the same day, MAGA Guatemala emphasized inter-institutional cooperation supporting these training activities. The ministry wrote: "Esta formación cuenta con el apoyo del @USDA, @IICAnoticias y la participación de instituciones nacionales como el @marnguate, @CONAPgt, @MinSaludGuate y municipalidades, promoviendo la cooperación interinstitucional en beneficio del patrimonio pecuario del país." This message referenced collaboration with international organizations such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), along with national entities including the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN), National Council of Protected Areas (CONAP), Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MinSalud), and local municipalities.

Later that evening at 19:00 UTC, MAGA Guatemala issued a weather advisory for October 21. The ministry posted: "#ClimaGT | Este martes 21 de octubre se prevén nublados, lloviznas y lluvias con actividad eléctrica en distintas regiones del país. Tome precauciones y consulte aquí las recomendaciones para el sector agrícola y pecuario. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimerodes" The advisory urged citizens to take precautions due to expected cloud cover, drizzle, rain showers with electrical activity across various regions in Guatemala.

The Ministry of Agriculture regularly coordinates with both domestic institutions and international partners to address challenges facing Guatemalan agriculture and livestock sectors. These collaborations aim to improve disease management practices among producers while also providing timely information about climate conditions that may affect farming operations.