Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
82% of the world's arable land depends on rainfall (Jara-Rojas et al., 2013).
70-80% of the world's agricultural land suffers moderate to severe erosion (Jara-Rojas et al., 2013).
More than 2 billion people are deficient in key vitamins and minerals necessary for growth, development, and disease prevention (FAO, 2013).
1.3 billion tonnes of food are lost or wasted every year, equivalent to one third of the production intended for human consumption.
The article discusses how climate policies can benefit from land use approaches that integrate forest conservation and sustainable agriculture. Using a model applied to a hypothetical farm in South America, the authors assess the ecological and economic viability of the “compartment approach” (CAP), which proposes a mix of small plots of diverse crops, reforestation of abandoned lands and cons...
20.6% was the annual growth rate of Chilean wine exports between 1990 and 2007, becoming the fastest-growing product among the main export categories in the country (Sabel et al., 2012).
US$50 billion could decrease annual agricultural exports in LAC by 2050 due to climate change (Fernandes et al., 2012).
20-30% could increase yields if women had the same access to productive assets as men, reducing global hunger by more than 12%.
7 of the world's 25 most critical places with high concentrations of endemic species are in LAC and are experiencing habitat loss (Jarvis et al. 2011).
There are 44,781 farms in Uruguay, of which 25,285 are family units (MGAP, 2011).
