The Outlook for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Americas

2 June 2026. The report “The Outlook for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Americas 2025–2026: A Perspective on Latin America and the Caribbean” was officially launched by the three organizations that jointly produce the report: the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. 

The report focuses on sustainable agricultural productivity, resilient agrifood systems, rural development, and regional cooperation across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Main themes presented in the report

1. Sustainable and resilient agricultural productivity.
2. Food security and nutrition.
3. Rural development and territorial transformation.
4. Climate change adaptation and resilience.
5. Regional cooperation and integration.
6. Investment and innovation in agrifood systems.
7. Inclusive development for rural communities.