Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Winter wheat planting for the 2027 crop reached 36% across 18 states, 10 percentage points below the historical average of 46%. Weekly progress rose 9 points from 27% on September 27.
COP 193,200 per 125-kilogram carga was the paddy rice price in Huila in late September 2026, compared with a break-even level of COP 208,000 to COP 209,000.
60% to 70% of rice growers have lost money for two years because of falling prices, according to the estimate cited for the rice sector in Huila.
COP 10 million per hectare is the cost threshold exceeded by rice production in La Guajira, where low yields reduce its economic viability.
INSIVUMEH forecasts a 100% probability of El Niño conditions from September-November 2026 through February-April 2027.
Pacific, Bocacosta, Northern Transversal Strip, Petén and Caribbean regions could receive 150 to 700 mm of rain in October.
Rainfall deficits of 60 to 200 mm are forecast across parts of Guatemala during October 2026.
The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index stood 18.3% above September 2025, driven mainly by higher international palm oil prices.
World sorghum prices rose 13.7% in September 2026, following broader feed grain increases and expectations of stronger Chinese purchases.
International sugar prices rose 6.1% in September 2026. Heavy rains delayed harvesting in Brazil's key Centre-South producing region.
