Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The FAO Food Price Index rose by 39.7% in May 2021 compared to the same period last year.
More than 7% contracted regional GDP in 2020, marking the largest economic decline in 120 years in LAC.
In 54 countries monitored by the OECD, only 17% of the public agricultural budget is allocated to investment in agricultural innovation systems, biosafety and infrastructure, despite their high economic and social returns.
While 71% of the urban population has significant connectivity services, in rural populations this percentage drops to 36.8%.
4.7% and 4.5% represent average field-level losses in corn farms (8.8 bushels per acre) and soybean farms (2.3 bushels per acre) respectively according to WWF research (WWF, 2020).
Harvest moisture affects rice milling quality, particularly whole grain yield and appearance. Levels between 20 % and 22 % are recommended to optimize industrial outcomes. (Álvarez-Parra et al., 2020).
A 1% increase in participation in global value chains is linked to an increase in per capita income of more than 1% in the long run.
10% of the LAC population will be rural by the end of the century, but these areas will continue to be key for natural resources and growth.
31% of the 35 million cubic kilometers of fresh water on the planet are found in Latin America and the Caribbean.
40% of the world population is affected by water scarcity
