Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
El Salvador recorded four meteorological drought periods between June and September 2026. The first lasted 20 days, the second reached up to 22 consecutive dry days and severe drought conditions, the third extended for 28 days and also reached severe conditions, while the fourth reached moderate drought conditions.
For the period September 21 to October 18, 2026, Costa Rica's National Meteorological Institute (IMN) forecasts below-normal rainfall across the Pacific slope, Central Valley, and Northwestern Zone, driven by trade winds unusually stronger than typical for this time of year - an atypical pattern consistent with the rainfall deficit El Nino has been driving across Central America during 2026. The C...
For the week of October 12-18, 2026, Costa Rica's National Meteorological Institute (IMN) forecasts a generalization of dry conditions nationwide: the Pacific, Caribbean, Northern Zone, Central Valley, and Northwestern Zone would all see below-normal rainfall, with the forecast's uncertainty level rated as high.
366.6 million tonnes could be reached by Brazil's grain harvest in 2026/27, the highest volume in Conab's historical series if the projection is confirmed.
148 million tonnes could be approximately reached by Brazil's total corn production in the 2026/27 cycle, with the planted area showing a growth trend.
181.64 million tonnes of soybeans are expected to be harvested in Brazil during 2026/27; the planted area is estimated at 49.3 million hectares, 1.4% above the previous harvest.
More than 4,100 farms implement Livestock NAMA measures in Costa Rica through technologies that increase productivity and producers' income.
200,000 hectares are covered by more than 4,100 farms applying Livestock NAMA technologies for more resilient and low-emission production.
253,725 children aged 6 to 59 months are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in Haiti between June 2026 and May 2027, including 93,873 severe and 159,852 moderate cases.
25,750 pregnant and breastfeeding women are expected to require nutritional support in Haiti amid the acute malnutrition crisis projected between June 2026 and May 2027.
