The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food of Guatemala (MAGA Guatemala) posted a series of updates on November 7, 2025, highlighting its recent efforts in biotechnology and agricultural development in the country.
In a post made at 15:25 UTC, MAGA Guatemala stated: "Este espacio busca aplicar la biotecnología moderna como una herramienta poderosa para mejorar la calidad de vida de los guatemaltecos, que se realiza junto con la @senacytgt y la Asociación Guatemalteca de Biotecnología (AGBIO)." The tweet underscores collaboration with the National Secretariat of Science and Technology (SENACYT) and the Guatemalan Association of Biotechnology (AGBIO) to advance modern biotechnology as a means to improve quality of life.
Shortly after, at 15:25 UTC, another update from MAGA Guatemala read: "La jornada incluyó sesiones técnicas que cubrieron la biología en el control de calidad de medicamentos y el desarrollo de biofertilizantes para cultivos esenciales como el cacao, cardamomo, maíz y frijol. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" The message details technical sessions addressing both quality control in pharmaceuticals and the creation of biofertilizers for key crops such as cacao, cardamom, maize, and beans.
At 16:22 UTC on the same day, MAGA Guatemala shared news about an agricultural event: "Se llevó a cabo el Sexto Agroencuentro en Salamá, en alianza con @AGEXPORTGT, el cual tiene como objetivo principal fortalecer las capacidades comerciales de productores de Alta y Baja Verapaz, Izabal, El Progreso, Zacapa y Quiché." This tweet refers to the sixth "Agroencuentro" held in Salamá in partnership with AGEXPORT. The primary aim was to enhance commercial capacities among producers from several departments including Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, Izabal, El Progreso, Zacapa and Quiché.
These initiatives reflect ongoing efforts by MAGA Guatemala to support technological innovation and economic strengthening within the agricultural sector. Collaborations with organizations like SENACYT and AGEXPORT are part of broader strategies in Guatemala aimed at boosting productivity through science and technology-driven solutions. SENACYT is recognized for its role in promoting scientific research and innovation nationwide ([source](https://www.senacyt.gob.gt/)), while AGEXPORT focuses on improving export capabilities among Guatemalan producers ([source](https://agexport.org.gt/)).
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