Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Plant replacement, fertilization, IPM, quality and post-harvest were prioritized.
Certified seeds, agrochemicals, and IPM financed to close technology gaps in cotton.
60 % increased the use of pesticides between 1997 and 2017, and more than 30 % increased the use of fertilizers between 2007 and 2017 in Latin America and the Caribbean (OECD, 2023).
30 million tons of inorganic fertilizers were used in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2020, of which 78% was imported from other regions of the world (FAO, 2023).
