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Article: HONDURAS - Banana firms to grow corn.
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- Caribbean Update
- Article date:
- August 1, 1994
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Honduran and transnational banana growers and other large agricultural firms have accepted a government plea to plant corn, to help cover national shortages, IPS reported on June 21. Honduran presidential advisor Enrique Ortiz says that Honduras corn production is running at a deficit of 92 million kilos. "With the completion of the Government's plan, Honduras will have a grain surplus in 1995, with enough for exports," Ortiz said. Rafael Alegria, ...