Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
4.3% was the average reduction in global annual rice yields between 1980 and 2015 due to flooding; losses reached 14% along China's eastern coast.
10% of global agricultural land is affected by waterlogging or severe drainage constraints, reducing crop growth and agricultural productivity.
More than 60% of irrigated cropland experiences high water stress, while 11% of rainfed cropland and 14% of pastureland are affected by frequent droughts.
21% is the average reduction in wheat yields caused by mild drought conditions; rice yields decrease by 17% on average.
USD 1.1 billion in estimated economic losses were recorded for California's agricultural sector during the 2021 drought.
3 billion additional people could be exposed to water stress by 2050 when water quality is incorporated into water scarcity assessments.
In recent weeks, the sea surface temperature (SST) anomaly in the Niño 3.4 region has been close to +0.9 °C, indicating an El Niño phase. During El Niño, Guyana experiences below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures. (Guyana Hydrometeorological Survey, 2026).
60% is the approximate probability assigned by Enfen to a weak El Niño event in Peru during 2026.
In recent weeks, the sea surface temperature (SST) anomaly in the Niño 3.4 region was close to +0.5 °C, that is, at the limit of the El Niño phase. (Guyana Hydrometeorological Survey, 2026).
The study maps 1,793 of 1,874 Peruvian districts (95.7%), with moderate-to-high risk zones covering over one-third of the national territory, indicating ENSO events amplify pesticide dispersal. (Honles,J. et al, 2026)
