Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The most vulnerable people in Central America buy up to three-quarters (75%) of their food with income earned working on other farms, employment hit by the 2026 drought intensified by El Niño.
65% more employment per US$1 billion invested is generated by United States companies compared with Chinese companies, and 22% more compared with European companies.
Mexico's dairy industry generates 1.6 million jobs, according to The Food Tech infographic.
4 productive sectors, agriculture, livestock, aquaculture and fisheries, have differentiated preventive measures under Ecuador's Contingency Plan for the possible occurrence of El Niño.
Between 2.0 and 2.49 million people will need food assistance in Guatemala from June to September 2026, reaching the upper end of the range between July and August as food stocks decline, income sources decrease and dependence on food purchases intensifies. From October 2026 to January 2027, the population in need is expected to decline to between 1.5 and 1.99 million.
30% was the decline in global fertilizer trade by volume during the first four months of 2026 due to the war in the Middle East, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and export restrictions.
A 35% increase in family income could be achieved with genetically improved seeds supported by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 30% increase in agricultural income could be achieved with the technological adoption promoted by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 4% increase in yield could be achieved through these extension technologies (CAF, 2025).
A 4% reduction in poverty could result from the use of improved seeds (CAF, 2025).
