Colombia’s Agriculture Ministry (MinAgricultura) is maintaining its position that rice cultivation is inefficient in La Guajira, a department in the north of Colombia. Days prior, the ministry recommended that farmers in the region transition to cultivating cashew (marañón) due to the Caribbean climate. This recommendation has sparked conflict with the rice growers' association. The Ministry argues that the environmental conditions in La Guajira are not conducive to profitable rice farming. The debate highlights the challenges of adapting agricultural practices to specific regional climates within Colombia. This stance comes amidst ongoing discussions about national food security and agricultural diversification strategies. The issue was reported by La Silla Vacía, a Colombian news outlet.