Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
A 27% increase in selling prices in Africa has not offset operating costs, leaving 75% of the industry at a loss or break-even.
25% of respondents in New Zealand sell at a loss and half are breaking even due to rising costs not offset by rising prices.
More than 70% of respondents increased their selling prices in the last two years in Australia, but these increases have not offset rising production and operating costs.
7.6% is the average increase in selling prices in Mexico over the past two years, but half of those surveyed have not compensated for rising costs, selling at break-even or at a loss.
14% increase in prices did not offset the higher costs, affecting the respondents due to competition and low negotiation.
50% of growers in the global fresh produce industry sold at a loss or broke even due to increased costs from the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 90% of rural households in Peru, Bolivia, El Salvador and Paraguay have no Internet connection.
Mexico reached 32.1 million hectares for agricultural use (INEGI, 2022).
3.7% was the growth rate of economic activity in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in 2022, which is about half of the 6.7% rate recorded in 2021 (IMF, 2023).
Half of the world's population lives in households dependent on agrifood systems (FAO, 2023).
