Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Up to a 70% increase in land productivity could result from access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 10%–47% increase in agricultural income could be generated with irrigation systems financed by CAF (CAF, 2025).
Increases in productive assets, such as livestock, are associated with access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
14% of the population was employed in agriculture in 2023 (CAF, 2025).
70% of rural employment comes from agriculture in Bolivia and Peru (CAF, 2025).
81% of the productive units in ALC correspond to family farming (CAF, 2025).
70% of freshwater is consumed by agricultural activities (CAF, 2025).
More than 50% of GHG emissions come from the agricultural and livestock sector (CAF, 2025).
More than 20% of forests and arable lands are degraded by erosion and unsustainable management (CAF, 2025).
3%–7% of agricultural GDP is lost annually due to soil degradation (CAF, 2025).
