Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
795, 565, 333 and 317 plans were executed in cotton, livestock, dairy and citrus respectively, demonstrating PRODAF's multi-channel focus.
Smart subsidies should be framed within longer-term strategies for systematic and sustainable production improvements, beyond one-off inputs.
The combined strategy of using surveys and satellite images allows for measuring mechanisms (adoption, credit) and returns, offering consistent evidence.
NDVI-based remote sensing is a valuable, cost-effective proxy for yield to assess temporal dynamics of impacts.
As a national pilot, PRODAF emphasized rigorous evaluation of productive and economic impacts.
Agriculture contributes 8% of GDP and 64% of exports (2016) in Argentina.
Two provinces and four value chains were prioritized based on technological gaps and economic relevance. These included Chaco (cotton, livestock) and Entre Ríos (citrus, dairy).
US$ 41 million is the total program cost, partially financed by the IDB.
80% of people who do not have access to improved drinking water live in rural areas (FAO, 2024).
11 billion tons of food are produced annually on a global scale within the framework of food systems (FAO, 2024).
