5.6 Agricultural Production Regions

In Guatemala, monocropping is the predominant intensive agricultural practice, especially for export crops like coffee and bananas. It's capital-intensive, with large-scale operations using mechanization and chemicals.

Double cropping is rare due to land constraints, but some areas with favorable climates may practice it with crops like maize and beans or vegetables to maximize land productivity.

Intercropping is common among small-scale farmers, involving growing multiple crop species together to promote biodiversity, reduce pest and disease pressure, and optimize resource use in Guatemala.