Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
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)
Gestation length of Holstein cows in El Salvador: Average: 274.7 days (Castro-Montoya, 2023)
The study shows that the 'Ataulfo' mango from Chiapas increases its sweetness and loses firmness as it ripens, which directly influences its post-harvest quality and export potential (Ortiz-Hernández, M. et al.,2012).
40% of agricultural researchers in Latin America were between 50 and 60 years old in 2012/13.
5% of GDP and 18% of employment in Latin America and the Caribbean come from agriculture (CEPALSTAT, 2023).
The agrifood supply chain of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) stands out for its resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic, and multiple studies have been conducted to analyze the differential impacts of the pandemic across firms and sectors. Less is known regarding the strategies implemented for business continuity during this catastrophic shock. The purpose of this study was to analyze the respon...
Study conducted by the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences (Cuba) between 2020 and 2022, with support from Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC). It evaluates the effect of applying agroecological practices on three farms in the municipality of Jaruco, Mayabeque province, which are transitioning to sustainable systems. Through interviews and participant observation, the impact of the use of ...
Twenty percent of the wheat exported in the season beginning July 1, 2023 will come from Russia.
Legal frameworks for crop gene editing have been developed in Latin America, considering institutional drivers and policy frameworks. Regulatory gaps are identified, and an approach to strengthening biotechnology governance is proposed (Zarate & Ramírez, 2023).
