Grain Production Falls in 2025, Sounding the Alarm on Food Security in Colombia
Colombia imported 88% of the grains it consumed in 2025, according to industry data. Photo: Fenalce Courtesy
TL;DR
- Colombia saw a general decrease in planting areas and production of cereals and legumes in 2025, impacting food security.
- Producers face adverse conditions with lower economic incentives, leading to reduced cultivation of crops like sorghum, fava beans, peas, and wheat.
- Structural factors, including climate events, lack of insurance, inadequate seeds, low prices, high costs, and poor infrastructure, contribute to the decline.
- In 2025, Colombia imported 88% of its 15 million tons of grain demand, highlighting significant reliance on foreign supply.
- Fenalce calls for clear government policies and structural changes to boost competitiveness, investment, and recover the agricultural sector.