Drought and record imports are cornering Atlantic cattle farmers; milk production is already plummeting.

The agricultural sector in Latin America is facing significant challenges due to drought conditions linked to the El Niño phenomenon. In Colombia, cattle ranchers in the Atlántico department report a production collapse, with milk output falling between 55% and 60% compared to the same period in 2025. This decline is attributed to a lack of rainfall, the loss of grazing pastures, and the added pressure of record-high import levels.

Simultaneously, the World Food Programme (WFP) is scheduled to visit Honduras to assess the impact of drought on vulnerable communities. The lack of rain is threatening the livelihoods of families reliant on subsistence agriculture, as the effects of El Niño continue to disrupt food security and income generation across the region.