Army of Nicaragua Guarded Harvest of 3.3 Million Quintals of Coffee
The Army of Nicaragua guarded 3.3 million quintals of coffee at the close of the Coffee Harvest Protection and Security Plan for the 2025-2026 Production Cycle.
TL;DR
- The Army of Nicaragua successfully guarded 3.3 million quintals of coffee during the 2025-2026 harvest cycle.
- The Coffee Harvest Protection and Security Plan involved over 3,000 military personnel and 120 military posts.
- Security was provided for over 600,000 workers, 50,000 coffee farms, and 233,800 acres of coffee.
- The plan also secured the transfer of over C$4.559 billion córdobas and US$600,000 in payroll and coffee purchases.
- Nicaragua's coffee exports reached $918.2 million in 2025, with a reported volume of 3.3 million quintals.
- The country's Gross Domestic Product grew by 4.9% in 2025, driven by agricultural exports, including livestock which reached $965.1 million.
- Producers acknowledged the army's protection, allowing them to focus on adapting to climate change through new varieties and improved farming techniques.
- The successful harvest and economic performance were attributed to good international prices, producer efforts, and government policies.