Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
65.7% less biodiversity losses are caused by a vegan diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
70% of freshwater use and 78% of its pollution come from the global food system.
Three quarters of the ice-free land has been altered by human activities, mainly agriculture and deforestation.
4 out of 10 farmers in Peru live in poverty, reflecting the vulnerability of the sector and the need for greater support.
More than 90% of rural households in Peru, Bolivia, El Salvador and Paraguay have no Internet connection.
27% (395) of the cooperatives in Peru are linked to agriculture and livestock farming.
60% of the 6,000 potato varieties described in the world are found in Peru, with a total of 3,000 types.
From 12 to 0 meters, the depth of groundwater in South America decreased due to the expansion of rain-fed agriculture.
Peak lactation in dairy cows in El Salvador. Holstein: 27.4 kg/day 63 Brown Swiss: 24.0 kg/day 64 Jersey: 21.3 kg/day 58.6 kg (Castro-Montoya, 2023)
Birth weight of Holstein cows in El Salvador: Average birth weight: 34.45 kg (Castro-Montoya, 2023)
