Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The conversion of grasslands and wetlands to agriculture is progressing almost 4 times faster than deforestation worldwide (Kan et al., 2026).
In Latin America and the Caribbean, the agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing sector accounts for 248 productive articulation initiatives (PAI), representing 34.8% of the total, according to the report (ECLAC, 2025).
Increases in productive assets, such as livestock, are associated with access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 10%–47% increase in agricultural income could be generated with irrigation systems financed by CAF (CAF, 2025).
Up to a 70% increase in land productivity could result from access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 7% increase in production could be achieved with small-scale irrigation projects (CAF, 2025).
Large-scale irrigation infrastructure could generate a 0.34% increase in yields (CAF, 2025).
Five times more cultivated area could be achieved with large-scale irrigation financed by CAF (CAF, 2025).
84% of agriculture in LAC depends exclusively on rainwater (CAF, 2025).
A 13% increase in family income is associated with certified producers (CAF, 2025).
