Costa Rica’s agricultural sector is experiencing its most severe crisis in decades, impacted by a confluence of factors including adverse weather conditions, global geopolitical instability, and fluctuating exchange rates. Farmers are describing the situation as a full-blown crisis, threatening production and livelihoods. Agriculture Minister Luis Mauricio Ramírez has acknowledged the severity of the challenges and is preparing to address them. The minister’s strategy will focus on mitigating the impacts of climate change on crop yields and stabilizing the economic pressures faced by producers. Specific details of the plan have not yet been fully released, but are expected to include measures to support farmers financially and improve market access. The crisis underscores the vulnerability of Costa Rica’s agricultural economy to external shocks and climate variability.
