Farm Groups Urge Small Growers to Delay Planting Amid Drought

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 25, 2026 · Originally reported June 23, 2026 by Diario Roatán

Agricultural leaders are advising Honduran smallholders to hold off planting until at least September, citing a prolonged dry season and a forecast 40% rainfall shortfall tied to a strong El Niño that threatens six drought-prone departments.

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Also reported by: Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)

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