Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Reductions in anemia and nutritional problems are observed with greater availability of water for irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 30% increase in household consumption could result from greater access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 25% annual reduction in GHG emissions could be achieved globally with sustainable production models (CAF, 2025).
3%–7% of agricultural GDP is lost annually due to soil degradation (CAF, 2025).
More than 50% of GHG emissions come from the agricultural and livestock sector (CAF, 2025).
70% of freshwater is consumed by agricultural activities (CAF, 2025).
The Caribbean and Mesoamerica have three times more arid lands compared to South America (CAF, 2025).
50% of the region's food is produced by family farming (CAF, 2025).
A 60% increase in global food production will be needed between 2006 and 2050 (CAF, 2025).
One seventh of global food consumption comes from LAC (CAF, 2025).