Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Between 20% and 40% of the production cost in fruit farming corresponds to the use of fertilizers (Mundoagro, 2026).
It is estimated that the effects of a weak coastal El Niño in Peru could subtract 0.1 percentage points from the growth of economic activity in 2026. (Central Reserve Bank of Peru, 2026).
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru indicates that it reduced the growth projection for the agricultural sector from 3.0% to 2.5% in anticipation of a weak Coastal El Niño event. (BCRP, 2026).
It is estimated that the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz will have an impact on inflation of 0.4 percentage points due to increased costs of freight, fertilizers, petrochemicals, among others. (Central Reserve Bank of Peru, 2026).
The IMF warns that energy-importing Caribbean countries face balance of payments pressures due to rising oil and food prices; oil surpassed USD 100/barrel (+50% in one month), with additional risks for tourism- and remittance-dependent economies.
-0.5 percentage points is the estimated reduction in Chile's GDP growth associated with El Niño, with large declines in industry and fisheries. Inflation increases by around 0.1 percentage points between 4 and 12 months after the event, with greater sensitivity in fruit and vegetables.
A 30% increase in agricultural income could be achieved with the technological adoption promoted 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).
84% of agriculture in LAC depends exclusively on rainwater (CAF, 2025).
