Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
25% was the growth in sectoral exports in 2022, which was higher than the total merchandise shipments of 15.3% (CEPAL, FAO y IICA, 2023).
30-50% of nitrogen and 15% of phosphorus are lost in crops, while only 50-60% of applied potassium is used, affecting soil fertility (FAO, 2022).
178 million hectares of forests have been lost since 1990 due to deforestation, mainly driven by extensive agriculture, affecting biodiversity (UNEP and FAO, 2020).
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).
44% was the reduction in the wheat harvest in Argentina for the 2022/23 campaign compared to the previous cycle, due to the absence of rain during the growing period (CEPAL, FAO y IICA, 2023).
From USD 155.6 billion in 2019 to USD 231.4 billion in 2022, LAC's agrifood trade balance will increase (CEPAL, FAO y IICA, 2023).
22% of LAC exports are agricultural, contributing 5% of the regional GDP and generating 15% of the region's jobs. (CEPAL, FAO y IICA, 2023)
80% of additional food demand in 2050 will come from plant products
80% of the calories in the human diet are provided by agriculture (FAO, 2022)
USD 60 million has been allocated to ten projects between Brazil and FAO to reduce poverty through South-South Cooperation (FAO and ABC/MRE, 2022).
