Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
A 35% increase in family income could be achieved with genetically improved seeds supported by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 4% reduction in poverty could result from the use of improved seeds (CAF, 2025).
A 20%–30% increase in prices could be generated by the certification of producers supported by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 13% increase in family income is associated with certified producers (CAF, 2025).
84% of agriculture in LAC depends exclusively on rainwater (CAF, 2025).
Increases in productive assets, such as livestock, are associated with access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
Reductions in anemia and nutritional problems are observed with greater availability of water for irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 30% increase in household consumption could result from greater access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 10%–47% increase in agricultural income could be generated with irrigation systems financed by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 7% increase in production could be achieved with small-scale irrigation projects (CAF, 2025).
