Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
USD 619 billion is the current value of agricultural subsidies, almost double the USD 325 billion per year reported in 2000.
14% of forest loss each year is associated with subsidies for products such as soybeans, palm oil and beef due to the advance of the agricultural frontier.
More than USD 7 trillion annually, equivalent to 8% of the world economy, is associated with implicit subsidies to agriculture, fisheries and fossil fuels.
More than USD 635 billion a year is spent on subsidies in the global agricultural sector, while in the fisheries sector it exceeds USD 35 billion a year.
Investments were directed towards water points, fodder, fencing, machinery and general infrastructure.
Investments were concentrated in feed and equipment for milking and handling.
Plant replacement, fertilization, IPM, quality and post-harvest were prioritized.
In dairy products, input and labor costs decreased (with methodological caution). US$ 33,854 (inputs) and US$ 11,507 (labor).
0.293 is the increase in technological adoption (citrus), which is highly significant.
56 % of beneficiaries reported adopting at least one new agricultural practice or technology after receiving the smart subsidy and technical assistance.
