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Good productive practices in Sébaco strengthen food security in Nicaragua

In the municipality of Sébaco in Matagalpa, food production has diversified. Currently, rice cultivation and harvesting.

Good productive practices in Sébaco strengthen food security in Nicaragua

TL;DR

  • Sébaco municipality is diversifying agricultural production beyond rice to include corn and various vegetables.
  • Producers are receiving training and adopting new technologies to improve yields and adapt to climate change.
  • Improved infrastructure, including roads, reduces transportation costs and improves market access for farmers.
  • Techniques such as drip irrigation and water harvesting are being utilized, especially during dry seasons.
  • Diversified crops like pipián and zucchini are showing high yields and contributing to year-round harvests.
  • Government initiatives and policies are supporting agricultural growth, food security, and export opportunities.
  • Farmers like Lester Palacios, Justo Reyes, and Vicente Jarquín are highlighted as examples of successful diversification and adaptation.