Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
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.
US$41 million was the total cost of PRODAF between 2013 and 2019, partially financed by the IDB.
0.006 was the average DID effect on mean NDVI for citrus, indicating productivity improvement.
56 % of beneficiaries reported adopting at least one new agricultural practice or technology after receiving the smart subsidy and technical assistance.
Treated farmers reported an average 18 % increase in net agricultural income compared to the control group, based on IPW estimates.
The relationship between agriculture, food security, and food sovereignty is investigated, highlighting the role of public policies in guaranteeing the right to adequate and sustainable food. Based on an analysis of academic sources and international organizations, it addresses the main challenges facing agriculture in Colombia and Latin America, such as land concentration, dependence on imports, ...
In El Salvador, days to first service: 76.3 Services per conception: 3.12 Days open: 187.5 (Castro-Montoya et al., 2022)
Retained placenta was observed in 304 cases out of 2685 available records, IUI were observed in 1397 cases out of 3320 records, and mastitis occurrence before the median frst service was observed in 511 cows out of 3290 records (Castro-Montoya et al., 2022)
The study presents a review of the use of remote sensors in agriculture, with an emphasis on their applications for banana cultivation (Musa AAA) in Costa Rica and other tropical regions. It evaluates three main areas: the delimitation of cultivated areas, the estimation of productivity, and the diagnosis of diseases. It analyzes the advantages of using satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar ...
