Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
30% of total greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, contributing to climate change.
70% of freshwater extracted worldwide is used for agriculture, with an even larger proportion used consumptively due to evapotranspiration from crops.
0.5% of total regional capital in Latin America was invested in the agricultural industry during 2021 and 2022, according to LAVCA.
20-30% could increase yields if women had the same access to productive assets as men, reducing global hunger by more than 12%.
In 54 countries monitored by the OECD, only 17% of the public agricultural budget is allocated to investment in agricultural innovation systems, biosafety and infrastructure, despite their high economic and social returns.
108,000 active cooperatives were registered in LAC in 2019, of which 29,000 (26.6%) belong to the agricultural sector, with 6.6 million members.
46% of greenhouse gases in the region come from agricultural production, which also contributes significantly to biodiversity loss.
