Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
18 peer-reviewed articles were identified as conceptual frameworks for food systems and nutrition, evidencing the need for multisectoral approaches that include agriculture, health, education, water, sanitation and social protection (Duncan et al., 2022).
750 million people represent the global population exposed to severe levels of food insecurity, with this statistic trending upwards (Duncan et al., 2022).
12 key components and 35 sub-components represent the identified elements of the agri-food sector that can serve as intervention points to improve nutritional outcomes (Duncan et al., 2022).
64% of Mexico's soils are degraded, and 38% of this is due to agriculture (Government of Mexico, 2022).
76.8% of farms in Brazil are family farms, occupying 23% of the total area (Soares et al., 2021).
540 billion dollars are spent annually on producer support, two-thirds of which distort prices and damage the environment (FAO, UNDP and UNEP, 2021).
In the Mariño basin, agroecological practices enhance food self-sufficiency, family income, and create synergies between productivity, climate adaptation, and mitigation (Quispe et al., 2021).
55% of agricultural GHG emissions in Chile come from enteric fermentation and manure management, and 40% from agricultural soils (Government of Chile, 2021).
25% less emissions from native forest degradation and deforestation is Chile's goal for 2030 (Government of Chile, 2021).
77% of the world's soybeans are used to feed poultry and livestock destined for meat and dairy production (Food Alliance, 2021).
