Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
20.6% was the annual growth rate of Chilean wine exports between 1990 and 2007, becoming the fastest-growing product among the main export categories in the country (Sabel et al., 2012).
40% of global supply chains show the emergence of capable and autonomous small suppliers operating in sectors such as agro-industrial in Chile or garments in India, exercising increasing autonomy in their dealings with current customers who value their initiative (Sabel & Reddy, 2006).
39,710 arable hectares per worker are available in the Dominican Republic, being approximately 18% of the world average of 219,281 hectares per worker (Campos et al., 2024).
31,638 arable hectares per worker are available in Costa Rica, being approximately 14% of the world average of 219,281 hectares per worker (Campos et al., 2024).
20,913 arable hectares per worker are available in Panama, being the least amount among ADD countries and less than 10% of the world average of 219,281 hectares per worker (Campos et al., 2024).
20% could reduce the yield of maize and bean crops in Central America by the end of the century (FAO et al., 2025).
17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have recorded a decline in budgetary investment in agriculture in the last three years (Conroy et al., 2024).
1.3% of GDP and 16% of agricultural GDP in LAC correspond to agricultural support (Conroy et al., 2024).
Almost 7% of LAC GDP in 2024 comes from agriculture, although its share varies significantly among countries (Conroy et al., 2024).
32% of farmers in Bolivia use irrigation, but it only covers 7% of the planted area (Castilleja et al., 2023).
