Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The 79% increase in crop yields is possible through strategies such as efficient water use, reduced pesticide use and improved soil health (FAO & GTIS, 2015).
20 times its weight is the water retention capacity of soil organic matter, highlighting its water retention capacity (CEPAL, FAO y IICA, 2023).
9 times the use of inorganic nitrogen fertilizers has increased since 1961, while irrigation water consumption has doubled (IPCC, 2019).
44% of global tropical deforestation between 2013 and 2019 occurred in Latin America and the Caribbean, evidencing a large forest loss (FPTF, 2021).
5 countries in the Americas are home to the largest number of endangered or threatened species of fauna (FAO, 2022).
7 of 20 countries in the Americas are home to the most globally threatened plant varieties (FAO, 2022).
70% of the world's water is used for agriculture, which is the largest consumer of water, followed by industry and municipal services (CEPAL, FAO y IICA, 2023).
1.2 billion people live in agricultural areas that are experiencing very high levels of water stress and frequent droughts (CEPAL, FAO y IICA, 2023).
USD 600.7 billion was the global support to producers, including expenses and non-reusable transfers (OECD, 2022).
3 veces mayor es la inversión agrícola en EE.UU. que en América del Sur y 5 veces más que en América Central y el Caribe, con ALC necesitando USD 60 000 millones anuales (OCDE y FAO, 2022).
