# Agricultural production developments in Latin America

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-production-developments-in-latin-america
> Updated: 2026-10-31T13:41:59.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Agricultural efforts in Honduras, Bolivia, and Mexico have focused on increasing crop yields and food security through improved seed varieties and expanded cultivation.

In Honduras, initiatives include bean production in the Jamastrán Valley to bolster the national strategic reserve, supported by government incentives such as certified seeds and irrigation tools. Additionally, rice producers in Santa Bárbara are projecting higher harvests following the introduction of the Juma 6920 seed variety, which has improved yields and herbicide resistance.

In Bolivia, research is underway to develop new bean varieties suitable for mechanized harvesting to mitigate labor shortages. Meanwhile, Mexico has seen significant growth in rice production, driven by expanded cultivated land and initiatives like Plan Campeche to strengthen food sovereignty.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Rice production increases in Mexico and Honduras through new varieties and expanded cultivation

Rice production is rising in Mexico, with a 17.3 percent annual increase, and in Honduras, where new seed varieties are significantly boosting yields in Santa Bárbara.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rice-production-increases-in-mexico-and-honduras-through-new-varieties-and-expanded-cultivation

### 2026-10-19: Agricultural developments in Honduras and Bolivia focus on bean production

Agricultural efforts in Honduras and Bolivia focus on bean production, with Honduras targeting strategic reserves and Bolivia researching varieties optimized for mechanized harvesting.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agricultural-developments-in-honduras-and-bolivia-focus-on-bean-production

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