Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
10% and 30% has been the reduction in prices of solar panels and wind turbines, respectively, between 2019 and 2023 (IDB, 2023).
1.51 million hectares with irrigation infrastructure in Peru, approximately 65% on the coast (IICA, 2023).
56 % of beneficiaries reported adopting at least one new agricultural practice or technology after receiving the smart subsidy and technical assistance.
262 (cotton) and 190 (citrus) plots were georeferenced to build NDVI series.
Certified seeds, agrochemicals, and IPM financed to close technology gaps in cotton.
21% is the increase in the probability of technology adoption among beneficiaries versus controls, estimated via IPW.
0.293 is the increase in technological adoption (citrus), which is highly significant.
The study conducts a systematic review of the methods applied in prospective studies for strategic planning of agri-food chains in Latin America and the Caribbean between 2010 and 2021. It examines the most widely used methodologies (such as MACTOR, MICMAC, and Delphi), their contributions to decision-making, and the challenges that remain in institutionalizing regional foresight. It also highligh...
The study presents a review of the use of remote sensors in agriculture, with an emphasis on their applications for banana cultivation (Musa AAA) in Costa Rica and other tropical regions. It evaluates three main areas: the delimitation of cultivated areas, the estimation of productivity, and the diagnosis of diseases. It analyzes the advantages of using satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar ...
540 billion dollars are spent annually on producer support, two-thirds of which distort prices and damage the environment (FAO, UNDP and UNEP, 2021).
