Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Mexico reached 32.1 million hectares for agricultural use (INEGI, 2022).
Between 5% and 18% of the national GDP in LAC comes from the forestry and livestock sector (INDAP, 2023).
70% of the freshwater withdrawn in the world is used by agriculture, with an even greater use due to crop evapotranspiration (INDAP, 2023).
10.65% of GHG emissions in Chile come from the agricultural sector (INDAP, 2023).
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).
