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The Agricultural Marketing Institute director said a legal investigation into bean supplies is nearing conclusion, with the government holding about 100,000 quintals (roughly 4,500 metric tons) in reserve to prevent shortages and expects authorization within days to proceed with sales.

The government approved imports of corn, beans, and rice to manage domestic supply and control prices amid drought, while the agriculture ministry pursues higher-yield rice seeds to boost national production.

The government said strategic bean reserves held by the agricultural marketing institute exceed storage targets by 10–15%, ensuring adequate supply despite drought, and has identified potential import suppliers as a backup plan.

Engineer Dulio Medina cautioned that Honduras faces a possible shortage of beans and other staple grains after drought and planting failures in Olancho and El Paraíso reduced crop supply for coming weeks.