Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The article analyzes the biotechnological potential of the red macroalgae Kappaphycus alvarezii, Acanthophora spicifera, and Hypnea spinella as an ecological alternative for sustainable agriculture in Ecuador. It highlights their bioactive compounds—polysaccharides, amino acids, polyphenols, and phytohormones—which can replace synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It also highlights that their...
90 agtech ventures were identified in the Andean region in 2022, more than 80% in Colombia (53) and Peru (21) (IDB, 2023).
0.65% of GDP, investment in research and development in Latin America has remained stagnant, representing only 2.3% of the world total (IDB, 2024).
17% to 45% has been the range of participation of high-tech products among Costa Rica's exports in the last two decades, with 13% of the labor force employed by foreign companies from the zona franca regime (Campos et al., 2024).
0.2% is the annual investment in R&D in Panama, of which just under 50% is associated with public funding (BID, 2024)
16% is the proportion of jobs offered by the agricultural sector in Panama (IDB, 2024).
60% of Argentina's public expenditure on agricultural research is invested in the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) (GAP, 2023).
17:1 is the benefit-cost ratio between public investment in agricultural research and development in Argentina (GAP, 2023).
17 pesos was the economic value generated by each Argentine peso invested in agricultural research and development by public institutions in Argentina over a 50-year period (GAP, 2023).
37% is the annual internal rate of return on public investment in agricultural research and development in Argentina (GAP, 2023).
