Context and objectives: Demand for animal proteins in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has increased in the last 50 years due to population growth, improvements in income and urbanization. Additionally, LAC is a net exporter of livestock products and contributes with 30% of global demand. Unfortunately, in most cases, pasture expansion has been at […]
Climate change threatens regional agriculture It is estimated that in the next 40 years the population in LAC will increase by 35%, the income level will improve and the demand for food will increase by 50%. To satisfy it, production and productivity should be increased but with a rational use of land, water, and genetic […]
About us This consortium was integrated by Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Costa Rica. Historical context During the last 20 years, food demand increments led to greater agricultural and livestock production in South America. However, climate change effects, mainly on small producers, can negatively affect their future development. In Chile, about 90% of livestock systems depend […]