Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
A 22% increase in income is obtained through certified varieties (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 30% increase in agricultural income could be achieved with the technological adoption promoted by CAF (CAF, 2025).
The agricultural sector contributed 7% of the regional GDP in 2023 (CAF, 2025).
70% of rural employment comes from agriculture in Bolivia and Peru (CAF, 2025).
A 60% increase in global food production will be needed between 2006 and 2050 (CAF, 2025).
81% of the productive units in ALC correspond to family farming (CAF, 2025).
50% of the region's food is produced by family farming (CAF, 2025).
3%–7% of agricultural GDP is lost annually due to soil degradation (CAF, 2025).
