Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
3.7% annual growth in agrifood productivity in Argentina since 1973, thanks to new technologies (World Bank, 2024).
Almost 70% of Argentine livestock producers have a maximum of 500 head of cattle, and half of the establishments operate with a maximum of 100 head (World Bank, 2024).
486,000 people in rural areas of Central America faced severe drought conditions between April and November 2023, affecting the main planting and harvesting seasons due to reduced rainfall associated with the El Niño phenomenon. (WFP, 2024).
8% reduction in corn yields in Central America in 2030 due to climate change, compared to the 2001-2009 period, according to the IPCC extreme scenario (Rodriguez, 2023).
3.4 million quintals of beans reached Honduras in record production, 500 thousand more than in 2022 (SAG, 2024).
5% of GDP and 18% of employment in Latin America and the Caribbean come from agriculture (CEPALSTAT, 2023).
Study conducted by the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (Cuba) between 2020 and 2022, with support from Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC). It evaluates the effect of applying agroecological practices on three farms in the municipality of Jaruco, Mayabeque province, which are transitioning to sustainable systems. Through interviews and participant observation, the impact of the use of ...
Mexico reached 32.1 million hectares for agricultural use (INEGI, 2022).
US$ 1,161/ha is the significant productivity increase in the citrus chain (≈37% of ~US$ 3,000/ha average).
>50% of food in LAC is produced by family farmers.
