Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
9,865 animals died between June 1 and August 1, while more than 333,000 cattle and buffalo had to be relocated and more than 2 million hectares were affected across 15 Colombian departments, according to the Fedegán assessment.
8,508 animals died in Cesar, La Guajira, Bolívar, Sucre, Atlántico and Magdalena, departments that also reported 127,648 displaced animals and 975,844 hectares affected by extreme dry conditions in the Caribbean region.
51.1 mm of rain accumulated in Mexico through August 19, 2026, which was 26.1 mm below the usual amount.
3.5% of Mexican territory was affected by drought as of August 15, 2026, up from 2.7%; affected municipalities increased from 96 to 145.
70-150 mm of rain was forecast for the following 15-30 days across several regions of Mexico, with local totals of 200-350 mm, mainly in mountainous areas.
9 daily Neopanamax slots and 25 Panamax slots will be available from September 3, 2026; Panamax slots will decrease to 23 from September 15 amid reduced precipitation in the Canal watershed.
14.63 meters of maximum authorized draft is postponed until September 2, 2026, and the adjustment to 14.48 meters is postponed until October 1, based on Gatun Lake levels and weather projections.
1,056 farmers affected by the frontal weather systems were recorded by INDAP in the Maule Region as of the week of 7 August 2026.
50% of the 1,056 affected farmers were concentrated in five Maule communes: Chanco, Cauquenes, Pelluhue, Parral and Retiro.
More than 64% of the affected farmers were enrolled in Prodesal and received technical guidance and support.
