Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
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.
40 CAF operations for agricultural prosperity were approved between 2010 and 2024 (CAF, 2025).
A 23% reduction in pesticides is achieved through farmer field schools (CAF, 2025).
A 4% increase in yield could be achieved through these extension technologies (CAF, 2025).
A 30% increase in agricultural income could be achieved with the technological adoption promoted by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 35% increase in family income could be achieved with genetically improved seeds supported by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 4% reduction in poverty could result from the use of improved seeds (CAF, 2025).
Increases in productive assets, such as livestock, are associated with access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 7% increase in production could be achieved with small-scale irrigation projects (CAF, 2025).
A 22% increase in income is obtained through certified varieties (CAF, 2025).
