Smallholder farming dominates agricultural production in Central America and the Andes. Yet, the region has productivity levels and rural poverty rates that are worse than Latin American averages. Digital agriculture solutions have the potential to help smallholder farmers overcome the challenges they face. Several key pieces need to be in place for the development of a vibrant and sustainable digital agriculture ecosystem.
In this report, we look at how the events of the past four years have shaped the enabling environment and uptake of digital agriculture services in six Latin American countries. Following a careful review of more than 100 solutions and the players behind them, we outline several key trends in digital agriculture in the region. Additionally, we provide recommendations to various stakeholders, including agritech firms, donors, NGOs, investors, and government, for future engagement that could support the expansion of the digital agriculture ecosystem in the six countries.
