World Agriculture Day highlights sector challenges and importance

Various regions and organizations are observing World Agriculture Day by highlighting the sector's importance and the challenges it faces. In Bolivia, a study by Fundación TIERRA and others reveals that the hidden environmental and social costs of mechanized monocultures, such as deforestation, exceed the sector's gross production value.

In Spain, the agricultural sector faces pressures from climate change, international trade volatility, and a lack of generational renewal, with nearly 40% of aid recipients being over 65 years old. Meanwhile, in Colombia, companies like McCain are implementing regenerative agriculture frameworks to support potato and cassava producers through technical assistance and knowledge transfer.

Other regional observances include celebrations in San Rafael, Argentina, to honor rural workers, and in Meoqui, Mexico, where agriculture accounts for approximately 80% of the local economy. In Central America, Foragro is emphasizing the need for technological innovation and climate adaptation to ensure food security and economic development.