Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
84% of agriculture in LAC depends exclusively on rainwater (CAF, 2025).
Up to a 70% increase in land productivity could result from access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 10%–47% increase in agricultural income could be generated with irrigation systems financed by CAF (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 30% increase in household consumption could result from greater access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 4% increase in yield could be achieved through these extension technologies (CAF, 2025).
A 23% reduction in pesticides is achieved through farmer field schools (CAF, 2025).
A 14% increase in yields is obtained with in situ water retention techniques (CAF, 2025).
Five times more cultivated area could be achieved with large-scale irrigation financed by CAF (CAF, 2025).
