Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Study conducted by the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (Cuba) between 2020 and 2022, with support from Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC). It evaluates the effect of applying agroecological practices on three farms in the municipality of Jaruco, Mayabeque province, which are transitioning to sustainable systems. Through interviews and participant observation, the impact of the use of ...
Legal frameworks for crop gene editing have been developed in Latin America, considering institutional drivers and policy frameworks. Regulatory gaps are identified, and an approach to strengthening biotechnology governance is proposed (Zarate & Ramírez, 2023).
Mexico reached 32.1 million hectares for agricultural use (INEGI, 2022).
Half of the world's population lives in households dependent on agrifood systems (FAO, 2023).
65% of the country's surface area is on hillsides, that is, with a slope greater than 15%, where most small producers cultivate (Martín Manzano, 2012).
US$ 110,473 is the increase in sales for citrus (beneficiaries) compared to controls.
US$ 27,227 is the net income increase in citrus among beneficiaries.
US$ 21,214 is the increase in cotton production (significant at 10%).
US$ 30,980 is the increase in cotton sales among beneficiaries.
US$ 182.2/ha is the increase in net income in cotton.
