Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
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.
As a national pilot, PRODAF emphasized rigorous evaluation of productive and economic impacts.
NDVI-based remote sensing is a valuable, cost-effective proxy for yield to assess temporal dynamics of impacts.
The combined strategy of using surveys and satellite images allows for measuring mechanisms (adoption, credit) and returns, offering consistent evidence.
Smart subsidies should be framed within longer-term strategies for systematic and sustainable production improvements, beyond one-off inputs.
795, 565, 333 and 317 plans were executed in cotton, livestock, dairy and citrus respectively, demonstrating PRODAF's multi-channel focus.
In El Salvador, days to first service: 76.3 Services per conception: 3.12 Days open: 187.5 (Castro-Montoya et al., 2022)
