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According to the accountability report, as of the second quarter of this year, five of the same number of departments across the country are progressing steadily on drainage facilities dedicated to farming areas, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (Maga).
The document shows that as of August, 23.7 million Qatari riyals of the 39.1 million Qatari riyals planned for the above targets had been spent, implying an implementation rate of 61%. It can be seen from the report that the total project area is 233,260 square meters, of which 106,533 square meters have been progressed, equivalent to 45.7%.
He added that of the above-mentioned projects, one has been completed in Zacapulas, Quiche province, as well as in the community of El Este, Izabal province; Nuns, Xalapa; La Blanca, San Marcos and Casillas, Santa Rosa’s physical execution varies from 28% to 53%.
61% promoted the implementation of project funds.
These actions, aimed at strengthening Guatemalan farmers and improving their production and quality of life, are crucial to the policies pursued by the current government, MAGA said.
Last year’s government report noted that between 2020 and 2022, “12,200 producers received technical assistance and materials to build and rebuild irrigation systems.” It also highlighted that strategic investments can help increase agricultural productivity and thereby strengthen food security.
The document emphasizes that irrigation projects prioritize areas with difficult access to water to promote efficient use of water resources and adapt to climate change.