Latin American agricultural and agro-industrial developments

Agricultural initiatives in Latin America are focusing on investment, technological innovation, and market connectivity. In Peru’s La Libertad region, efforts are being made to attract private investment into agro-industry, manufacturing, and infrastructure, specifically targeting areas like precision agriculture and renewable energy. Simultaneously, the “Circular Foods” initiative is working to help small and medium-sized enterprises transform food waste from crops such as avocado and blueberry into new commercial products using artificial intelligence and technological innovation.

Broader regional developments include Peru’s Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation organizing business rounds to connect family farming organizations with school feeding programs. In Argentina, programs in Formosa are promoting food sovereignty through direct sales for small producers and digital wallet rebates for SMEs. Additionally, new Argentine regulations will allow producers to select private veterinarians for foot-and-mouth disease vaccinations by 2027. In Paraguay, the agricultural sector is preparing for increased soybean production, with expectations of a 10% to 20% increase in surface area.