Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
It increased 1.6% from its revised March 2026 level. It averaged 130.7 in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It increased by 0.8% compared to the level in March 2026. It averaged 111.3 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It increased by 5.9% compared to the level in March 2026. It averaged 193.9 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It increased by 1.2% compared to the level of March 2026. It averaged 193.9 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It decreased by 1.1% compared to the level of March 2026. It averaged 119.6 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
It decreased by 4.7% compared to the level of March 2026. It averaged 88.5 points in April 2026. (FAO, 2026).
130.7 points was the FAO Food Price Index in April 2026, up 1.6% from March and 2.0% from April 2025.
1997 was the last time Argentina observed an extreme version of El Niño, associated with intense rainfall, floods, and damage in urban and agricultural areas.
Nearly 30% was the year-on-year increase in grain harvests during intense El Niño events, such as 1997 and 2014-2016, due to productivity gains.
More than 20% is NOAA’s estimated probability of an extreme version of El Niño occurring, although experts warn that uncertainty remains.
