Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
One third of the water required for animal production in the world is allocated to the cattle sector (Mekonnen. et al. 2010).
10% of participating families implement improvement works for soil and water management according to PAF indicators (Martín Manzano, 2012).
60% of participating families implement sustainable soil and water management practices as third product indicator (Martín Manzano, 2012).
The 90% of cultivated land in LAC is not irrigated (Wani, et al., 2009).
100% of PES in Nicaragua focus on water protection and schemes in carbon trade planning and silvopastoral systems (Bosselmann, 2008).
USD 475 million in losses were estimated by ECLAC in Central America during the 1997–98 El Niño event, with all countries reporting significant impacts on the agricultural sector.
More than USD 6 billion in economic losses were caused by Hurricane Mitch in Central America, with approximately half occurring in the agricultural sector.
58% of the economic losses recorded in Costa Rica during the El Niño event occurred in the agricultural sector.
Nearly 60% of the economic losses caused by droughts and El Niño events are borne by the agricultural sector, highlighting its high vulnerability to climate variability.
