Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
54% of pastures (40 million hectares) in the Legal Amazon were degraded to some degree in 2022, equivalent to twice the territory of Paraná (Barreto et al., 2024).
75 million hectares were occupied by the bovine livestock sector in the Legal Amazon, which is equivalent to 80% of the agricultural area in the region (Barreto et al., 2024).
84% of deforestation in the Amazon is caused by agriculture and cattle ranching, these being the main sources of ecological degradation (Lesenfants et al., 2024).
24% of greenhouse gas emissions in Argentina come from the livestock sector, highlighting its key role in mitigating climate change (World Bank, 2024).
Almost 70% of Argentine livestock producers have a maximum of 500 head of cattle, and half of the establishments operate with a maximum of 100 head (World Bank, 2024).
6% of the global beef market is accounted for by Argentina, the world 's fifth largest exporter (World Bank, 2024).
75% of the beef produced in Argentina is consumed locally, while 25% is destined for export (World Bank, 2024).
One third of the water required for animal production in the world is allocated to the cattle sector (Mekonnen. et al. 2010).
88% is the projected increase in demand for ruminant meat between 2010 and 2050 (WRI, 2019).
50 % would increase total food demand by mid-century, and animal demand by almost 70 % (WRI, 2019).
