Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Peru's agricultural production grew by 5.64% in January 2026 compared to the same month the previous year, driven by an increase in the area under cultivation and favorable weather conditions.
The conversion of grasslands and wetlands to agriculture is progressing almost 4 times faster than deforestation worldwide (Kan et al., 2026).
13% of the global conversion of natural ecosystems is concentrated in Brazil, the country with the highest recorded proportion (Kan et al., 2026).
Between 20% and 35% of the world's terrestrial carbon is stored in grasslands, ecosystems currently under increasing agricultural pressure (Kan et al., 2026).
33% of global biodiversity hotspots are located in grassland regions threatened by agricultural expansion (Kan et al., 2026).
40 CAF operations for agricultural prosperity were approved between 2010 and 2024 (CAF, 2025).
A 23% reduction in pesticides is achieved through farmer field schools (CAF, 2025).
A 4% increase in yield could be achieved through these extension technologies (CAF, 2025).
A 30% increase in agricultural income could be achieved with the technological adoption promoted by CAF (CAF, 2025).
A 19% increase in yields is achieved through water harvesting applied to cereals (CAF, 2025).
