Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
75% of the world's coffee is produced by just five countries: Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Ethiopia and Indonesia (El País, 2026).
Increases in productive assets, such as livestock, are associated with access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 10%–47% increase in agricultural income could be generated with irrigation systems financed by CAF (CAF, 2025).
Up to a 70% increase in land productivity could result from access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 7% increase in production could be achieved with small-scale irrigation projects (CAF, 2025).
Large-scale irrigation infrastructure could generate a 0.34% increase in yields (CAF, 2025).
Five times more cultivated area could be achieved with large-scale irrigation financed by CAF (CAF, 2025).
84% of agriculture in LAC depends exclusively on rainwater (CAF, 2025).
A 13% increase in family income is associated with certified producers (CAF, 2025).
A 22% increase in income is obtained through certified varieties (CAF, 2025).
