Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Between 5% and 18% of the national GDP in LAC comes from the forestry and livestock sector (INDAP, 2023).
More than 939 million women aged 15 or older experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2021, compared with 813 million men in the same age class.
136.6% increased the value of fertilizer imports in LAC in the first half of 2022, with only 4% more in volume (Government of Mexico, 2023).
72 million rural inhabitants in 26 countries in the region lack connectivity with minimum quality standards.
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, ...
The article analyzes crop association as an alternative for the development of sustainable agriculture in Latin America. Through a review of 88 studies, it shows that polyculture, agroforestry, and silvopastoral systems improve productivity, profitability, and climate resilience compared to monocultures. It highlights the benefits for soil fertility, biodiversity conservation, and climate change m...
46% of greenhouse gases in the region come from agricultural production, which also contributes significantly to biodiversity loss.
108,000 active cooperatives were registered in LAC in 2019, of which 29,000 (26.6%) belong to the agricultural sector, with 6.6 million members.
The FAO Food Price Index rose by 39.7% in May 2021 compared to the same period last year.
More than 7% contracted regional GDP in 2020, marking the largest economic decline in 120 years in LAC.
