Contemporary issues refer to the new and evolving challenges shaping agriculture today—such as climate change, digital disruption, market instability, shifting consumer demands, and environmental degradation. These issues affect productivity, policy decisions, and the long-term resilience of food systems.
Climate change leads to unpredictable rainfall, droughts, floods, and even rising temperatures. These conditions reduce yields, damage crops, disrupt planting cycles, and increase pests and diseases. For farmers, this means higher risks, unstable incomes, and increased vulnerability.
New technologies—like precision farming, AI tools, digital platforms, and automated machinery—are transforming agriculture. While they create opportunities for efficiency and innovation, they also widen gaps for those who lack access, skills, or investment capacity. Understanding these shifts helps stakeholders adapt instead of being left behind.
PiLAF provides research insights on climate trends, technological changes, and market dynamics. Through outreach, we bring stakeholders together to discuss emerging risks and solutions. Our training programs equip farmers, policymakers, and agribusinesses with practical skills to adapt, innovate, and strengthen food system resilience.