Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Prolonged drought during the 2026 Primera season destroyed 8,772 hectares of maize and 3,080 hectares of red beans in the Honduran departments of Lempira, Ocotepeque, Intibuca, and Comayagua (Dry Corridor). The Government of Honduras declared a state of drought on August 19, 2026, and issued a red alert over the agricultural losses.
Wheat in Chile was rated 'Poor' (yields 5-25% below the 5-year average) due to heavy rainfall and waterlogged soils, according to the August 2026 report.
Primera-season maize in Honduras and Nicaragua was rated 'Poor' (yields 5-25% below the 5-year average) due to prolonged dry spells and high temperatures. Guatemala and El Salvador are also showing concern over the same climate driver.
180.5 million tonnes is Brazil's estimated soybean production for the 2025/26 summer crop; Mato Grosso would account for 51.6 million tonnes.
143 million tonnes is Brazil's forecast total corn production for the 2025/26 season: 29.5 million in the first crop, about 111 million in the second and 2.4 million in the third.
360.8 million tonnes is Brazil's estimated grain production for the 2025/26 crop season, up 2.4% and 8.5 million tonnes from the previous cycle.
92,010 tonnes of wheat were produced by Bolivia in 2025, compared with estimated national demand of 850,000 tonnes per year.
37,500 tonnes of wheat and flour will be imported to supply the bakery sector, consisting of 30,000 tonnes of wheat and 7,500 tonnes of flour.
6 export crop groups, fruits, vegetables, grapes, coffee, tea and premium rice, lead biostimulant adoption amid stricter environmental, food safety and market access requirements.
3 strategic benefits, improved nutrient efficiency, tolerance to climate stress and commercial quality, drive the adoption of biostimulants in export-oriented agriculture.
