Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
96.4 million hectares were under organic agricultural management worldwide in 2022 (FIBL, 2024).
Two-thirds of organic agricultural land is made up of grassland areas (FIBL, 2024).
2% of the world's agricultural land was destined for organic agriculture in 2022 (FIBL,2024).
14% of cereals and 4.5% of soybeans traded globally transit the Suez Canal (IFPRI, 2024).
570 million smallholder farmers around the world receive crucial support through agricultural extension services (IFPRI, 2023).
73% of biodiesel comes from vegetable oils (31% palm, 24% soybean and 14% rapeseed), while 21% comes from used cooking oils (IFPRI, 2023).
59% of ethanol comes from corn, 22% from sugarcane, 2% from molasses, 2% from wheat and the rest from other crops (IFPRI, 2023).
22% of sugarcane production and 16% of corn production are used for ethanol production (IFPRI, 2023).
44% was the increase in global biofuel production between 2011 and 2021, continuing its sustained growth during that period (IFPRI, 2023).
76% reduction in costs related to climate change is possible through the adoption of healthier and more sustainable dietary patterns (FAO, 2023).
