El Salvador’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) is intensifying nation-wide interventions to protect local farmers and secure food supplies amid ongoing adverse weather conditions. Vice Minister of Agriculture Óscar Domínguez confirmed that the government has already supported more than 33,000 livestock producers, administering vaccines, deworming treatments, and vitamins to over 125,000 animals across the country.
To help farmers manage rising operational costs, officials continue to subsidize livestock feed, offering concentrated feed between $10 and $14 depending on protein levels, alongside distributing over 16,000 tons of sugarcane bagasse. In addition, the government has launched the construction of the largest improved pasture and forage bank in El Salvador’s eastern region, establishing long-term infrastructure to safeguard livestock production against seasonal climate stress.
Addressing public concerns over potential food shortages, Domínguez reassured consumers that staple grains, fruits, and vegetables remain properly stocked despite regional rainfall deficits. “We do not run this risk, as we are properly supplied and will remain so,” Domínguez stated, emphasizing that many emergency assistance measures will transition into permanent agricultural policy to ensure continuous support for the sector.
To prevent market speculation and unfair price hikes during weather emergencies, authorities are actively monitoring agricultural supply chains and encouraging citizens to report price gouging. Domínguez reinforced that “nobody can abuse by raising prices,” as the administration continues to execute proactive strategies designed to buffer the national market against climate-driven market volatility.