Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Smart subsidies combine co-financing and technical assistance. PRODAF’s smart subsidies combined non-reimbursable contributions with technical assistance to foster efficient and environmentally sustainable technology adoption.
>50% of food in LAC is produced by family farmers.
Two provinces and four value chains were prioritized based on technological gaps and economic relevance. These included Chaco (cotton, livestock) and Entre Ríos (citrus, dairy).
2,005 producers implemented plans with technical assistance.
US$ 182.2/ha is the increase in net income in cotton.
US$ 30,980 is the increase in cotton sales among beneficiaries.
US$ 21,214 is the increase in cotton production (significant at 10%).
47% is the increase in the probability of credit access for beneficiaries versus controls, estimated via IPW.
21% is the increase in the probability of technology adoption among beneficiaries versus controls, estimated via IPW.
-4.4% is the gender gap in land productivity in the sample of plots managed exclusively by women, suggesting that they are more productive than men (FAO, 2024).
