Agriculture in the Hemisphere faces a dual threat: climate change and global market instability. Changes in rainfall patterns and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events causing droughts, floods and soil degradation have reduced the productive capacity of the region, thereby endangering food security. Additionally, this variability creates favorable conditions for the spread of pests and diseases. The volatility of prices for key commodities -driven by factors such as changing trade policies, global demand shifts and supply chain disruptions- creates income uncertainty for farmers and ranchers, who may struggle to recover costs or invest in future production.
Effective management of these crises requires a combination of constant monitoring, scientific research and the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices to protect crops and animals to ensure long-term food production. Moreover, small and medium-sized producers, who represent a significant part of the agriculture sector, have limited access to technology, financing, and training, which restricts their capacity to adapt to these adverse circumstances.