According to the document, cited by the Pastran Report bulletin, despite a late start to the rainy season and deficits caused by climate variability, the country is ensuring food security and consolidating its exports, which exceed $2.677 billion, 18.2 percent more than in the same period of 2024.

The report also highlights the achievement of 84.4 percent of export targets and 97.3 percent of institutional actions, which—according to the government’s assessment—demonstrates progress in productivity, competitiveness, and strengthening of the agricultural sector.

The period between May and October unfolded under neutral El Niño and La Niña conditions, with rainfall below 50 percent of the historical average in the Pacific and northern regions of the country during May and June, as well as an intense dry spell in July and August.

September showed a slight recovery in rainfall, while October presented a higher rainfall regime in the Pacific and the dry arc.

A reduction in rainfall is expected for November and December, with no extreme weather events anticipated.

These conditions, the document notes, favored the development of the first harvest, albeit with challenges, and it is expected that the goals for the second and third harvests will be met.

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