Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
More than 100,000 people in 250 rural communities benefited from anticipatory actions implemented in nine countries during the 2023-2024 El Niño event, with increases of up to 40% in maize and bean production in some Central American countries.
Up to 80% of rural households in Latin America and the Caribbean own backyard poultry. (Food and Agriculture Organization, 2026).
A 30% increase in agricultural income could be achieved with the technological adoption promoted by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 22% increase in income is obtained through certified varieties (CAF, 2025).
A 4% reduction in poverty could result from the use of improved seeds (CAF, 2025).
A 35% increase in family income could be achieved with genetically improved seeds supported by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 19% increase in yields is achieved through water harvesting applied to cereals (CAF, 2025).
40 CAF operations for agricultural prosperity were approved between 2010 and 2024 (CAF, 2025).
A 20%–30% increase in prices could be generated by the certification of producers supported by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 4% increase in yield could be achieved through these extension technologies (CAF, 2025).
