Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
~75% of freshwater use in LAC is by agriculture.
75% of Jamaica's water supply is demanded by the agricultural sector, which is key to reducing GHG emissions (Government of Jamaica, 2021).
40% of the world's land area and 70% of water use are used for agriculture (OECD, 2020).
67% of total water extraction is allocated to agriculture in LAC (FAO, 2013).
20 times the frequency of floods and droughts has increased in the Americas between the 20th and 21st centuries (IPCC, 2013)
82% of the world's arable land depends on rainfall (Jara-Rojas et al., 2013).
