Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
76% of surveyed agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean consider access to financing to be the main public policy priority for the sector.
83% of firms finance their investments primarily with their own resources.
More than 80% of the fertilizers used in Latin America are imported, which increases regional vulnerability to external shocks (Mundoagro, 2026).
A 13% increase in family income is associated with certified producers (CAF, 2025).
A 22% increase in income is obtained through certified varieties (CAF, 2025).
A 20%–30% increase in prices could be generated by the certification of producers supported by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 4% reduction in poverty could result from the use of improved seeds (CAF, 2025).
A 35% increase in family income could be achieved with genetically improved seeds supported by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 14% increase in yields is obtained with in situ water retention techniques (CAF, 2025).
A 4% increase in yield could be achieved through these extension technologies (CAF, 2025).
