Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
75% of producers in the United States still do not use artificial intelligence tools in agriculture, despite their advance and growing importance for agricultural competitiveness.
6 export crop groups, fruits, vegetables, grapes, coffee, tea and premium rice, lead biostimulant adoption amid stricter environmental, food safety and market access requirements.
3 strategic benefits, improved nutrient efficiency, tolerance to climate stress and commercial quality, drive the adoption of biostimulants in export-oriented agriculture.
July 29, 2026 was the date of the review of the Seed Law and policies on domestic production, genetic improvement, scientific and technological innovation, and seed certification in Venezuela.
US$28.7 billion annually was the average United States investment in new projects in Latin America between 2003 and 2025, while Chinese investment reached US$46 billion in 2025.
65% more employment per US$1 billion invested is generated by United States companies compared with Chinese companies, and 22% more compared with European companies.
US$9 billion was allocated to new research aimed at increasing agricultural yields, compared with US$2.5 billion in 2016.
4% of global GDP is roughly accounted for by agriculture, above the 1.3% share of global early-stage venture-capital funding attracted by agtech companies in 2024.
10 billion people will need to be fed through technologies that enable more food to be produced at a lower cost.
US$9 billion went to new research into boosting farm yields, up from US$2.5 billion in 2016.
