Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
13,000 goat producers in Peru benefit from the PROCAP Investment Project, which promotes research, technical assistance, and productive strengthening in goat farming (INIA, 2025).
Treated farmers reported an average 18 % increase in net agricultural income compared to the control group, based on IPW estimates.
56 % of beneficiaries reported adopting at least one new agricultural practice or technology after receiving the smart subsidy and technical assistance.
0.006 was the average DID effect on mean NDVI for citrus, indicating productivity improvement.
Smart subsidies should be framed within longer-term strategies for systematic and sustainable production improvements, beyond one-off inputs.
The combined strategy of using surveys and satellite images allows for measuring mechanisms (adoption, credit) and returns, offering consistent evidence.
Citrus productivity gains arise from systemic changes (e.g., irrigation, GAP) that materialize over time.
The program defined specific technological menus for cotton, livestock, dairy and citrus, aligned with gaps and good practices.
As a national pilot, PRODAF emphasized rigorous evaluation of productive and economic impacts.
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.
