Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
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 23% reduction in pesticides is achieved through farmer field schools (CAF, 2025).
40 CAF operations for agricultural prosperity were approved between 2010 and 2024 (CAF, 2025).
70% of freshwater is consumed by agricultural activities (CAF, 2025).
The Caribbean and Mesoamerica have three times more arid lands compared to South America (CAF, 2025).
70% of rural employment comes from agriculture in Bolivia and Peru (CAF, 2025).
55% of rural employment corresponds to agriculture in ALC (CAF, 2025).
Formal workers earned 1.7, 1.3 and 1.6 times more in Barbados, Chile, Brazil and Colombia (OECD, 2024).
