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GIEWS Country Brief: Colombia 21-July-2026
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations , ReliefWeb
· July 23, 2026
· 4 min read
. FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Maize and paddy output in 2026 anticipated below average due to low plantings Cereal import requirements in 2026/2027 anticipated above average Prices of maize, wheat flour and rice lower year‑on‑year in June 2026 About 6.6 million people estimated in need of food and nutrit
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Key takeaway Low maize prices and forecast of drier‑than‑average weather conditions associated with El Niño event between August and October 2026 are expected to discourage sowing, leading to a below‑average planted area.
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Category: disaster Published: July 23, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 4 min
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