Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
>50% of food in LAC is produced by family farmers.
2–3 years after adoption for full yield impacts to materialize (NDVI).
US$ 30,980 is the increase in cotton sales among beneficiaries.
US$ 13,064 is the increase in sales value among beneficiaries (IPW), excluding dairy ((Table 5, p.27–28).
21% is the increase in the probability of technology adoption among beneficiaries versus controls, estimated via IPW.
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