Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
56% will be the projected reduction of the soybean harvest in Argentina in 2022/23 due to the lack of rainfall (Rosario Stock Exchange, 2023).
USD 1 trillion would be added to global GDP and 45 million people would be lifted out of food insecurity if equality for women in agri-food systems were achieved (FAO, 2023).
For every 1 USD that men earn, women in agriculture earn 82 cents (FAO, 2023).
22% of sugarcane production and 16% of corn production are used for ethanol production (IFPRI, 2023).
59% of ethanol comes from corn, 22% from sugarcane, 2% from molasses, 2% from wheat and the rest from other crops (IFPRI, 2023).
73% of biodiesel comes from vegetable oils (31% palm, 24% soybean and 14% rapeseed), while 21% comes from used cooking oils (IFPRI, 2023).
1.23 billion people are employed in agri-food systems (FAO, 2023).
Half of the world's population lives in households dependent on agrifood systems (FAO, 2023).
