Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
USD 17.7 million reached Argentina's agricultural bioinputs exports in 2021, with a target of USD 35.4 million by 2030 (Argentine Ministry of Economy, 2023).
60% of Argentina's exports in 2021 came from the agrifood chain (Ministry of Economy of Argentina, 2023).
75% of agricultural production in the Latin America and Caribbean region is represented by Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico (de Olloqui & Fernández Díez, 2017).
64% of the area of Argentina's core zone has drought in the soil, increasing from 54% in one week, with temperatures up to 35°C and strong winds (Rosario Stock Exchange, 2024).
450,000 heads of cattle, goats, sheep and camelids occupy 6,800 agricultural holdings in Catamarca (CEPAL et al., 2023).
5% of Argentina's walnut planted area corresponds to Catamarca, being the second producing province after Mendoza (CEPAL et al., 2023).
20 years is the projected duration of the water master plan agreement signed by Catamarca for an integrated and sustainable management of water resources (ECLAC et al., 2023).
828 out of 1762 agricultural holdings with commercial purposes in Argentina oriented to the production of pulps, jams, jellies and marmalades are found in Catamarca (CEPAL et al., 2023).
2-3% of Catamarca's exports correspond to extra virgin olive oil, being a product with strong export orientation (CEPAL et al., 2023).
70% of Catamarca's surface presents mountain ranges, determining its mining potential and productive configuration (CEPAL et al., 2023).
