Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
70% of freshwater use and 78% of its pollution come from the global food system.
65.7% less biodiversity losses are caused by a vegan diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
75% less soil and 53.6% less water is required for a vegan diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
15.3 times higher methane emissions (CH₄) from a diet with high meat consumption (>100 g per day) compared to vegan diets.
47.9% less emissions are generated by a diet with low meat consumption compared to one based on high consumption (>100 g per day).
52.9% less greenhouse gas emissions are generated by a diet based on fish consumption compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
58.4% less greenhouse gas emissions are generated by a vegetarian diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
75% less greenhouse gas emissions are generated by a vegan diet compared to one based on high meat consumption (>100 g per day).
85% of respondents in South America increased their prices by 13%, but 70% did not compensate for rising costs, and 44% sell at a loss or break even.
A 27% increase in selling prices in Africa has not offset operating costs, leaving 75% of the industry at a loss or break-even.
