Plantain Production by March 2026
Plantain cultivation in Nicaragua is a strategic crop present on most farms, mainly for self-consumption.
TL;DR
- Plantain cultivation is a strategic crop in Nicaragua for self-consumption, domestic supply, and export.
- It serves as a significant engine for income and job generation.
- The crop links small producers with commercialization chains and the agri-food industry.
- From January to March 2026, Nicaragua harvested 77.1 million plantains.
- Production was reported by families in Rivas, Managua, Masaya, Granada, Carazo, León, and Chinandega.