Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
77% of the NDCs include mitigation and adaptation measures related to agriculture and land use (FAO, 2022c)
50% more food production will be needed by 2050 due to population growth, dietary changes and increased use of biofuels (FAO, 2022).
Approximately 14% of the economic value of the food produced is lost from post-harvest to retail globally (FAO, 2019).
1 % annual yield increases in key crops such as maize, rice and wheat are insufficient to double food production by 2050 (FAO, 2022).
Between 60% and 80% of the labor force in Colombia's flower industry is represented by women.
Half or more of those employed in high-value export-oriented agriculture in countries such as Chile, Ecuador and Guatemala are women.
70% of the world's coffee is produced on farms of <5 hectares.
Up to $30 in economic benefits can be generated by each dollar invested in restoration, improving ecosystem services, employment and GDP growth.
Between $7 and $30 is generated for every $1 invested through agroforestry, forestry and low-carbon agriculture.
USD 619 billion is the current value of agricultural subsidies, almost double the USD 325 billion per year reported in 2000.
