Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
23 countries in LAC recorded positive year-on-year productivity changes in 2024, according to the report’s analysis (ECLAC, 2025).
A 7% increase in production could be achieved with small-scale irrigation projects (CAF, 2025).
A 35% increase in family income could be achieved with genetically improved seeds supported by CAF (CAF, 2025).
Large-scale irrigation infrastructure could generate a 0.34% increase in yields (CAF, 2025).
Five times more cultivated area could be achieved with large-scale irrigation financed by CAF (CAF, 2025).
84% of agriculture in LAC depends exclusively on rainwater (CAF, 2025).
A 13% increase in family income is associated with certified producers (CAF, 2025).
A 19% increase in yields is achieved through water harvesting applied to cereals (CAF, 2025).
A 4% increase in yield could be achieved through these extension technologies (CAF, 2025).
A 30% increase in agricultural income could be achieved with the technological adoption promoted by CAF (CAF, 2025).
