Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
25% of cherry production was lost during the 2023-24 El Niño, especially in early varieties, according to the source.
Nearly 30% was the year-on-year increase in grain harvests during intense El Niño events, such as 1997 and 2014-2016, due to productivity gains.
The rate reached 14.75% after a 25 basis point cut in response to inflationary pressures in Brazil (Canuto, 2026).
36% of Brazil's urea imports came from Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates in 2025, currently affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz (Canuto, 2026).
88% de los agricultores ven la mejora en los rendimientos de los cultivos como motivación para usar aplicaciones digitales, 85% el ahorro de costos y 84% la mejora en la calidad de los cultivos (Bayer AG, 2024).
36% of farmers cited price/income volatility among their top 3 challenges for the next 3 years (Bayer AG, 2024).
14% increase in prices did not offset the higher costs, affecting the respondents due to competition and low negotiation.
85% of respondents in South America increased their prices by 13%, but 70% did not compensate for rising costs, and 44% sell at a loss or break even.
A 27% increase in selling prices in Africa has not offset operating costs, leaving 75% of the industry at a loss or break-even.
