Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Brazilian beef export prices increased on stronger U.S. demand after a temporary expansion of the tariff-rate quota.
World sorghum prices rose 13.7% in September 2026, following broader feed grain increases and expectations of stronger Chinese purchases.
The FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index stood 18.3% above September 2025, driven mainly by higher international palm oil prices.
Rainfall deficits of 60 to 200 mm are forecast across parts of Guatemala during October 2026.
Pacific, Bocacosta, Northern Transversal Strip, Petén and Caribbean regions could receive 150 to 700 mm of rain in October.
13,303 people were affected by 131 rainfall-related events recorded in coastal Ecuador through September 30, 2026.
197 municipalities were classified as experiencing severe drought in September 2026, up from 153 in August; municipalities under extreme drought increased from 4 to 24.
>95% is the probability that El Niño will reach very strong intensity during the October-November-December 2026 quarter.
146% was the increase in fire activity from July to August 2026, followed by another 66% rise in September; 395 municipalities are under high alert and 533 under alert for fire risk.
40 cm above normal was the approximate sea-level anomaly around the Galapagos Islands, compared with 35 cm off mainland Ecuador.
