Bolivian agency: This winter's grain production has dropped by 70% year-on-year, the lowest in nearly a decade

Published Jul 8, 2024

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Bolivia's El Opinion reported that the intensified drought this year has drastically reduced the planting area of key rotation crops like sorghum, corn, wheat, sunflowers, and chia seeds by about 35%, from 858,000 hectares to 558,000 hectares, posing a significant risk to the food supply chain. The drought has severely impacted approximately 330,000 hectares, with the eastern part of Santa Cruz Province, especially cities like Pailón and Cuatro Cañadas, experiencing the worst losses. Producers are expected to lose at least US$190 million. Additionally, a climate report warns of future severe water shortages in Cochabamba Province, potentially affecting vegetable production.

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Bolivia's El Opinion reported on July 4 that the president of the association, Fernando Romero, said that this year's drought has intensified, and as a result, the planting area of rotation crops (including sorghum, corn, wheat, sunflowers and chia seeds, etc.) has been greatly reduced. Compared with the 858,000 hectares planted last winter, the planting area in the same period this year has decreased by about 35%, with only 558,000 hectares planted, which means that the supply risk of the food chain has increased. Romero pointed out that in addition to producers, drought also affects other participants in the production chain, from input suppliers to distributors and final consumers. It is estimated that producers may lose at least US$190 million due to drought. It is reported that of the 558,000 hectares of crops planted, about 330,000 hectares were affected by drought. Sorghum, wheat and sunflowers are the most affected crops. In terms of regions, the eastern part of Santa Cruz ...

Source: Foodmate