Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
24.7 million tons was the production of fruits and nuts harvested in the Andean Community in 2022, representing 859 thousand tons more than in 2021, when 23.9 million tons were recorded (SG CAN, 2023).
12.8 million metric tons was the estimated production of edible roots and tubers in the Andean Community in 2022 (SG CAN, 2023).
53.9 million tons was the estimated production of sugar crops in the Andean Community in 2022 (SG CAN, 2023).
7.1 million tons was the vegetable production in the Andean Community during 2022, representing a 7.6% decrease compared to the 7.7 million tons harvested in 2021 (SG CAN, 2023). which totaled 7.7 million tons.
16 million tons was the production of oilseeds and oleaginous fruits in the Andean Community in 2022 (SG CAN, 2023).
313 thousand tons was the amount of legumes (dry leguminous vegetables) harvested by the Andean Community in 2022 (SG CAN, 2023).
32% of farmers in Bolivia use irrigation, but it only covers 7% of the planted area (Castilleja et al., 2023).
The article assesses the sustainability of urban agriculture in the municipality of El Alto, Bolivia, analyzing its environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Through sustainability indicators, it identifies the strengths and limitations of local agricultural practices, highlighting their role in food security, organic waste management, and income generation for urban families. The study prop...
680 million hectares in the Southern Cone and Bolivia are used for cattle raising, accounting for 26.8% of production and 40.5% of world beef exports (Muñoz G. & Gauna D., 2024).
57% of GHG emissions in the Southern Cone and Bolivia come from the AFOLU sector, with livestock as the main source of methane (Muñoz G. & Gauna D., 2024).
