Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
48% of Peru's agricultural emissions come from cropland and 39% from pasture, mainly due to land-use change (Cosbey and Vogt-Schilb, 2023).
Peak lactation in dairy cows in El Salvador. Holstein: 27.4 kg/day 63 Brown Swiss: 24.0 kg/day 64 Jersey: 21.3 kg/day 58.6 kg (Castro-Montoya, 2023)
Birth weight of Holstein cows in El Salvador: Average birth weight: 34.45 kg (Castro-Montoya, 2023)
Gestation length of Holstein cows in El Salvador: Average: 274.7 days (Castro-Montoya, 2023)
The agrifood supply chain of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) stands out for its resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic, and multiple studies have been conducted to analyze the differential impacts of the pandemic across firms and sectors. Less is known regarding the strategies implemented for business continuity during this catastrophic shock. The purpose of this study was to analyze the respon...
Mexico reached 32.1 million hectares for agricultural use (INEGI, 2022).
The study examines the options available to Latin America and the Caribbean for reducing emissions from the agricultural sector and land use change, with the aim of achieving the goal of net-zero emissions. It analyzes mitigation scenarios, sustainable technologies, and public policies needed to reconcile agricultural production with environmental conservation, highlighting the role of low-carbon ...
US$ 41 million is the total program cost, partially financed by the IDB.
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).
Agriculture contributes 8% of GDP and 64% of exports (2016) in Argentina.
