Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Almost 50% of studies on climate resilient crops identify extension services as a factor for successful adoption (Laborde, 2020).
Global production of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) grew by 272% in the last ten years (IICA, 2022).
94% was the accumulated growth shown in global biodiesel production in the last decade (IICA, 2022).
At least $80 billion will be required in annual investments to meet the world's growing demand for food (World Bank, 2023).
240 billion dollars per year is the estimate of the total financial needs of small-scale producers in developing countries (World Bank, 2023).
20% of the total cultivated areas in the world use irrigated agriculture (World Bank, 2023).
Less than 15% of total landowners worldwide are women (World Bank, 2023).
80% of farms located in low and lower middle income countries have less than two hectares (World Bank, 2023).
608 million smallholder farmers exist worldwide, contributing approximately 35% of the total global food supply (Chang, 2022).
16 million tons per year is the average loss of meat, dairy products and eggs over the last three decades (FAO, 2023).
