Latin America and the Caribbean: Agricultural innovation to continue feeding the world

The article explores the history of emblematic crops from Latin America such as avocado, coffee, potato, and corn, highlighting their global economic and food importance. It addresses the current challenges of the agricultural sector in the face of climate change and sustainability demands. It notes the insufficient investment in science and technology in the region, representing only 2% of global R&D investment. It highlights CAF's proposal to support technological innovation in the sector, including mechanization, robotics, digitalization, and artificial intelligence. It emphasizes the need for training services, extension, and financing to implement these innovations in the field.