Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The 90% of cultivated land in LAC is not irrigated (Wani, et al., 2009).
In 31 million hectares, the area dedicated to agricultural production in LAC expanded (FAOSTAT, 2013).
50% of global exports of sugar, soybeans, and coffee were driven by LAC (FAO, 2014).
US$300 billion was the estimated aggregate agricultural output of LAC in 2012 (IDB, 2014).
19% and 9% of agricultural employment was contributed to male and female employment respectively between 2008-2011 (World Bank, 2013).
5% of LAC GDP in 2012 Attributed to Agriculture (IDB, 2014).
One third of the water required for animal production in the world is allocated to the cattle sector (Mekonnen. et al. 2010).
1 m³ of soil can store up to 600 liters of water (FAO, 2022).
About 95% of the food we consume comes from the soil (FAO, 2022).
Up to 17% of total global food production is wasted at the retail, food service and consumer stages (UNEP, 2021).
