MAGA Guatemala highlights support for local producers through training and credit initiatives

MAGA Guatemala, the official account of Guatemala's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Alimentación), shared updates on initiatives aimed at supporting local producers in a series of posts dated November 7, 2025.

According to MAGA Guatemala, "Participaron cerca de 60 productores de diversos productos como hortalizas, frutas, cacao, miel, cardamomo, café, especies, entre otros; que contribuirá a su integración a cadenas de valor enfocadas a ingresar a mercados nacionales e internacionales." (November 7, 2025). The ministry reported that approximately 60 producers participated with products ranging from vegetables and fruits to cacao and coffee. These efforts are intended to help integrate these producers into value chains targeting both national and international markets.

In another post from the same day, MAGA Guatemala stated: "Se dio a conocer a los productores el #CréditoTobanik el cual brinda una oportunidad de acceder a créditos blandos para mejorar y aumentar su producción #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" (November 7, 2025). The ministry introduced the Crédito Tobanik program to the producers as an opportunity for them to access soft loans designed to enhance and expand their production capabilities.

Additionally, MAGA Guatemala noted in another update: "Se les brindó a las asociaciones capacitación en aspectos organizativos, comerciales y en Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas y de Manufactura, para contribuir a una oferta de producto competitiva cumpliendo con estándares internacionales y por ende al desarrollo económico de las" (November 7, 2025). The ministry provided training to associations on organizational and commercial aspects as well as on Good Agricultural and Manufacturing Practices. This initiative aims to ensure that products meet international standards and contribute to economic development.

The Ministry of Agriculture in Guatemala has been focusing on improving agricultural productivity through capacity building programs and facilitating access to credit for small-scale farmers. These measures are part of broader government strategies designed to boost rural economies by integrating more producers into formal supply chains.