Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
25% of respondents in New Zealand sell at a loss and half are breaking even due to rising costs not offset by rising prices.
A 27% increase in selling prices in Africa has not offset operating costs, leaving 75% of the industry at a loss or break-even.
85% of respondents in South America increased their prices by 13%, but 70% did not compensate for rising costs, and 44% sell at a loss or break even.
Three quarters of the ice-free land has been altered by human activities, mainly agriculture and deforestation.
4 out of 10 farmers in Peru live in poverty, reflecting the vulnerability of the sector and the need for greater support.
27% (395) of the cooperatives in Peru are linked to agriculture and livestock farming.
60% of the 6,000 potato varieties described in the world are found in Peru, with a total of 3,000 types.
From 12 to 0 meters, the depth of groundwater in South America decreased due to the expansion of rain-fed agriculture.
The agrifood supply chain of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) stands out for its resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic, and multiple studies have been conducted to analyze the differential impacts of the pandemic across firms and sectors. Less is known regarding the strategies implemented for business continuity during this catastrophic shock. The purpose of this study was to analyze the respon...
27.6% of GDP and 20.1% of total employment in Brazil was generated by the agro-industrial sector in 2021 (World Bank, 2023).
