Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
6.7 billion was invested in AgTech in the last 5 years, reflecting the growth of investment in agriculture (Finestere Ventures, 2018).
20-40% of annual crop losses are caused by pests in Latin America and the Caribbean (FAO, 2018).
US$22 billion in losses suffered by the agricultural sector in Latin America and the Caribbean from natural disasters between 2005 and 2015 (FAO, 2018).
70% of disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean are linked to climate events (FAO, 2018).
220,000 million USD per year are estimated losses generated by plant pathogens (FAO, 2018).
22,812 hectares insured in 2001 increased to 100,372 hectares in 2017 in Uruguay (FAO, 2018).
48% and 50% are the high and very high degradation levels in the Caribbean and Mesoamerica regions in LAC, respectively.
$2.40 additional in the food industries is generated for every dollar of value generated in agriculture in Mexico (World Bank, 2017).
