Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The study examines the options available to Latin America and the Caribbean for reducing emissions from the agricultural sector and land use change, with the aim of achieving the goal of net-zero emissions. It analyzes mitigation scenarios, sustainable technologies, and public policies needed to reconcile agricultural production with environmental conservation, highlighting the role of low-carbon ...
70% of freshwater extracted worldwide is used for agriculture, with an even larger proportion used consumptively due to evapotranspiration from crops.
70% of child labor globally and 52% in the Americas was concentrated in the agricultural sector in 2022, despite progress in its reduction (OECD, 2022).
22% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from agribusiness, the second largest contributor worldwide (OECD, 2022).
21% is the increase in the probability of technology adoption among beneficiaries versus controls, estimated via IPW.
47% is the increase in the probability of credit access for beneficiaries versus controls, estimated via IPW.
US$ 21,214 is the increase in cotton production (significant at 10%).
US$ 30,980 is the increase in cotton sales among beneficiaries.
US$ 182.2/ha is the increase in net income in cotton.
2,005 producers implemented plans with technical assistance.
