Fedearroz requested the refinancing of rice farmers' debts due to low prices and floods that affected harvests, especially in Casanare.

Fedearroz has formally requested the refinancing of debts for rice producers in Colombia due to low market prices and severe flooding that have severely damaged harvests, particularly in the Casanare region. The agricultural federation warned that these combined pressures threaten the economic viability and income sustainability of the rice production chain, with ongoing impacts projected to affect the 2025 and 2026 harvest results.

The situation highlights vulnerabilities in the domestic agricultural sector, driven by adverse weather conditions and unfavorable pricing trends. The appeal for debt relief underscores the urgent need for financial intervention to support producers struggling to recover from crop losses and maintain operations.