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Honduras banana exports remain stagnant at around $20 million as fertilizer costs surge 300%, prompting many farmers to sell their land and exit the sector, industry leaders warn.

Mayors from Lempira municipalities reported 100% crop losses from ongoing drought and traveled to Tegucigalpa seeking government relief, while the national farm federation warned Honduras should be declared in emergency.

Southern Honduras's shrimp industry faces over 30% mortality and potential losses of at least $25 million due to severe drought and below-normal rainfall, with 8,000–9,000 jobs at risk in the next six to eight months.

To ease drought-driven price pressure, the government is releasing 120,000 quintals (about 5,400 metric tons) of beans from state reserves at L18 per pound (about $0.72) through Banasupro, with a 25-pound limit per person.