Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
In 44% the rate of deforestation increased after the peace agreement, especially affecting protected areas (Guerrero-Pineda, C. et al., 2022).
Between 38-52% is the expected rate of biodiversity decline in Colombia after the peace agreement (Guerrero-Pineda, C. et al., 2022)
Between US$61-63 million annually should be invested to prevent further conservation losses in Colombia after the peace agreement (Guerrero-Pineda, C. et al., 2022)
The study conducts a systematic review of the methods applied in prospective studies for strategic planning of agri-food chains in Latin America and the Caribbean between 2010 and 2021. It examines the most widely used methodologies (such as MACTOR, MICMAC, and Delphi), their contributions to decision-making, and the challenges that remain in institutionalizing regional foresight. It also highligh...
26.7% of Brazil's GDP accounted for agribusiness in 2020, while agricultural production alone reached 7% (Cruz et al., 2022).
The study presents a review of the use of remote sensors in agriculture, with an emphasis on their applications for banana cultivation (Musa AAA) in Costa Rica and other tropical regions. It evaluates three main areas: the delimitation of cultivated areas, the estimation of productivity, and the diagnosis of diseases. It analyzes the advantages of using satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar ...
40% of the calories consumed worldwide come from wheat, corn and rice.
Nearly 100 million people could be forced to rely again on firewood for cooking due to the energy crisis (IAEA, 2022).
About 95% of the food we consume comes from the soil (FAO, 2022).
1 m³ of soil can store up to 600 liters of water (FAO, 2022).
