Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
A 30% increase in household consumption could result from greater access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
More than 50% of GHG emissions come from the agricultural and livestock sector (CAF, 2025).
50% of the region's food is produced by family farming (CAF, 2025).
A 60% increase in global food production will be needed between 2006 and 2050 (CAF, 2025).
One seventh of global food consumption comes from LAC (CAF, 2025).
The Caribbean and Mesoamerica have three times more arid lands compared to South America (CAF, 2025).
3%–7% of agricultural GDP is lost annually due to soil degradation (CAF, 2025).
A 25% annual reduction in GHG emissions could be achieved globally with sustainable production models (CAF, 2025).
70% of freshwater is consumed by agricultural activities (CAF, 2025).
25% of global CO2 emissions correspond to the subsector of high energy consumption industries (CAF, 2023).
