Un informe reciente ha señalado que el sector agropecuario enfrenta una creciente incertidumbre debido a factores climáticos adversos y fluctuaciones en los precios de los productos. Los agricultores están preocupados por la falta de lluvias y el aumento de temperaturas, lo que podría afectar las cosechas de este año. Además, la volatilidad en los mercados internacionales está generando dudas sobre la rentabilidad de las inversiones en el campo. Los expertos advierten que es crucial implementar estrategias de adaptación y diversificación para mitigar estos riesgos y asegurar la sostenibilidad del sector.

Mr. Director: Chilean agriculture is facing one of the most complex moments in recent decades. In addition to climate challenges, structural problems have emerged that require clear decisions from public policy.

The agricultural sector represents about 4% of GDP, generates around 800,000 direct and indirect jobs, and accounts for more than 10% of exports, considering the fruit, forestry, and agro-industrial sectors. One of the main challenges is rural security. In various areas, particularly in the south, attacks on farms and agricultural infrastructure have created an atmosphere of uncertainty that ultimately hinders investment in a sector where projects are planned for 20 to 25 years.

Additionally, there is a deficit in water infrastructure and administrative delays that many agricultural projects face. Processes related to water rights or modifications to water intake can take years to process in the General Water Directorate (DGA), paralyzing productive investments that could be executed more quickly. Chile has natural advantages and export experience to establish itself as an agro-food power, but basic conditions are required to move forward.