Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
80-90% small and medium-sized farmers in Latin America use solid granular fertilizers, because they are less expensive and do not depend on irrigation availability (World Bank, 2022).
Less than 4 in 10 adults living in rural Honduras have basic transaction accounts (World Bank, 2024).
2 million family farmers live in northern Central America and are among the most vulnerable populations (World Bank, 2024).
More than 10% of annual investments worldwide are made by National Development Finance Institutions (World Bank, 2024).
US$50 billion could decrease annual agricultural exports in LAC by 2050 due to climate change (Fernandes et al., 2012).
20 times the frequency of floods and droughts has increased in the Americas between the 20th and 21st centuries (IPCC, 2013)
Between 2.3 and 5.1 days per decade, spring has advanced globally, altering seed germination (Parmesan & Yohe, 2003).
7 of the world's 25 most critical places with high concentrations of endemic species are in LAC and are experiencing habitat loss (Jarvis et al. 2011).
20% of wild relatives of food crops such as peanuts, beans, and potatoes could go extinct by 2050 (Jarvis et al., 2008).
67% of total water extraction is allocated to agriculture in LAC (FAO, 2013).
