Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
40% of the world's land is degraded, reducing its productivity and negatively affecting climate, biodiversity and people's livelihoods.
100% of small coffee producers who are organized in cooperatives have access to research and extension services through cooperative funds (Bosselmann, 2008).
6.6% of total fluid milk sales in the United States were certified organic in 2022, increasing from 2.9% in 2009 (Gillespie et al., 2024).
1 of public investment in training and technical assistance can generate $8 in private investment by farmers in improved agricultural and restoration practices (World Bank, 2023).
US$3 billion was invested by LAC in agricultural research in 2006 (ASTI, 2009).
61% of agricultural R&D personnel were employed by the government sector (ASTI, 2009).