Agricultural Productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean: What We Know and Where We Are Heading
Peer Reviewed
Date issued
November 2025
Subject
Productivity;
Agricultural Productivity;
Climate Change;
Agriculture and Food Security;
Research and Development;
Productivity Growth;
Irrigation Infrastructure;
Agricultural Production;
Environmental Sustainability;
Agricultural Policy
JEL code
Q15 - Land Ownership and Tenure • Land Reform • Land Use • Irrigation • Agriculture and Environment;
Q54 - Climate • Natural Disasters and Their Management • Global Warming;
O13 - Agriculture • Natural Resources • Energy • Environment • Other Primary Products
Country
Mexico;
Colombia;
Brazil;
Ecuador;
Peru;
Bolivia;
Paraguay;
Argentina;
Uruguay
Category
Monographs
This publication presents comprehensive regional, subregional, and national productivity analyses that reflect on the diversity of the agricultural sector across countries in the region. It identifies key research gaps, evaluates the role of public policies and investments, provides forward-looking insights into how climate variability and environmental sustainability could shape the regions agricultural future, and highlights evidence-based interventions that have proven effective in boosting productivity.
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