Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Between 20% and 35% of the world's terrestrial carbon is stored in grasslands, ecosystems currently under increasing agricultural pressure (Kan et al., 2026).
33% of global biodiversity hotspots are located in grassland regions threatened by agricultural expansion (Kan et al., 2026).
40 CAF operations for agricultural prosperity were approved between 2010 and 2024 (CAF, 2025).
A 23% reduction in pesticides is achieved through farmer field schools (CAF, 2025).
A 4% increase in yield could be achieved through these extension technologies (CAF, 2025).
A 30% increase in agricultural income could be achieved with the technological adoption promoted by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 19% increase in yields is achieved through water harvesting applied to cereals (CAF, 2025).
A 14% increase in yields is obtained with in situ water retention techniques (CAF, 2025).
A 35% increase in family income could be achieved with genetically improved seeds supported by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 4% reduction in poverty could result from the use of improved seeds (CAF, 2025).
