# El Salvador agricultural production and food security > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/el-salvador-agricultural-production-and-food-security > Updated: 2026-09-03T04:57:23.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. El Salvador is addressing shifts in agricultural demand and food security through enhanced domestic production. Data from the Cid Gallup polling firm indicates that annual maize consumption has declined significantly, dropping from 22 million quintals to approximately 9.79 million quintals over a three-year period. In response, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) has implemented a food security strategy via a Production Enhancement Program. The government aims to produce up to 12 million quintals of maize and 1.9 million quintals of beans to stabilize prices and ensure supply. This strategy involves utilizing irrigation systems, early planting in high-rainfall areas, and high-yield hybrid seeds. To support these efforts, authorities are coordinating with the private sector to manage imports and maintain strategic reserves, while encouraging consumers to report unjustified price increases. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: El Salvador boosts corn and bean production to strengthen food security El Salvador is boosting corn and bean production through its Production Enhancement Program to strengthen food security, stabilize prices, and manage national supply through improved yields and strategic import 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-salvador-boosts-corn-and-bean-production-to-strengthen-food-security ### 2026-09-03: El Salvador maize consumption drops to 9.79 million quintals El Salvador's Ministry of Agriculture reports that national maize consumption has dropped from 22 million to 9.79 million quintals in three years, though production is expected to meet demand. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/el-salvador-maize-consumption-drops-to-979-million-quintals --- Cite as: El Salvador agricultural production and food security. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/el-salvador-agricultural-production-and-food-security