Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
54% of global soybean production is expected to come from Latin America and the Caribbean by 2032, increasing its current share of just over half (OECD and FAO, 2023).
In 2022 we produced 408,571 miles of liters of milk with a total of 360,291 vacas (horras and paridas) (MAG, 2023)
1.2% is the anticipated growth rate for Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, signaling a deepening economic slowdown in the region (CEPAL)
26 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in rural areas live in extreme poverty (ECLAC, 2022)
20% was the increase in the value of the FAO Dairy Price Index in 2022, reaching an unprecedented peak for all these products (OECD and FAO, 2023).
The study shows that the 'Ataulfo' mango from Chiapas increases its sweetness and loses firmness as it ripens, which directly influences its post-harvest quality and export potential (Ortiz-Hernández, M. et al.,2012).
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...
Legal frameworks for crop gene editing have been developed in Latin America, considering institutional drivers and policy frameworks. Regulatory gaps are identified, and an approach to strengthening biotechnology governance is proposed (Zarate & Ramírez, 2023).
Mexico reached 32.1 million hectares for agricultural use (INEGI, 2022).
