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).
16 million tons was the production of oilseeds and oleaginous fruits in the Andean Community in 2022 (SG CAN, 2023).
16.5 million tons was the cereal production harvested in the Andean Community in 2022, representing a slight increase of 0.3% compared to the 16.4 million tons recorded in 2021 (SG CAN, 2023).
The 151 g/kg DM represents the crude protein content in cowpea hay, being 95.5 g/kg DM higher than pangola grass hay (55.5 g/kg DM) (Corea et al., 2020).
The 900 g/day represents the average live weight gain in heifers fed cowpea hay, being 90 g/day higher than those with pangola grass hay (Corea et al., 2020).
45% could increase Latin American agricultural productive efficiency through the coordinated implementation of digital transformation strategies, including adapted mechanization and robotics, digital innovation, and artificial intelligence according to CAF projections (Velásquez, A., 2025).
300% could increase the productivity of small Latin American farmers through adequate training and extension services that facilitate the transfer and adoption of adapted technologies, according to CAF projections for regional development (Velásquez, A., 2025).
30% could reduce agricultural productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2050 due to climate change and associated sustainability challenges, according to projections cited in CAF's sectoral strategy that seeks to support adaptation and innovation (Velásquez, A., 2025).
500% has increased agricultural productivity in the last seven decades thanks to the incorporation of scientists and technologists from various areas, from genetics to irrigation, fertilization, mechanization, and recently robotics, digitalization, and biotechnology (Velásquez, A., 2025).
50% of the differences in income and growth observed in Latin America correspond to differences in total factor productivity, attributed to technological progress and innovation (Umaña, 2009).
