Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
34% is North America's share of global soybean exports in 2024, which is expected to decline to 31% by 2033 (OECD and FAO, 2024).
The article analyzes the biotechnological potential of the red macroalgae Kappaphycus alvarezii, Acanthophora spicifera, and Hypnea spinella as an ecological alternative for sustainable agriculture in Ecuador. It highlights their bioactive compounds—polysaccharides, amino acids, polyphenols, and phytohormones—which can replace synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It also highlights that their...
Nearly 20% of the total export value corresponds to the consolidated exports of the CAN countries, reaching an amount of US$30,628 m, reflecting the importance of intraregional trade in economic strengthening (Furche, 2024).
They reached US$20.559 billion, representing just over 13% of the total import value of the subregion (Furche, 2024).
More than US$10 billion is the surplus exhibited by the aggregated trade balance of the CAN agricultural sector, reflecting its strong export performance (Furche, 2024).
Imports have steadily grown since 2018, with peaks in 2021 and 2022, due to rising international prices of commodities in which CAN countries have deficits, such as cereals and oilseeds (Furche, 2024).
11.9 billion dollars per year is allocated to climate finance for agriculture globally (Smith and Bass, 2024).
From 19% to 15% decreased the share of the agricultural sector over employment in Latin America between 1992 and 2009 (ECLAC & EU, 2017).
46% of LAC countries will face water stress by 2080 if mitigation efforts do not change (UNDP, 2024).
US$ 28 billion were lost due to droughts in South America between 1970 and 2019 (UNDP, 2024).
