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Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies

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Producers benefited by INIAP seeds

09/07/2025 Go to Evidence

45,165 producers were directly benefited with Iniap seed production between 2022 and 2024 (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

45,165 productores fueron beneficiados directamente con la producción de semillas del INIAP entre 2022 y 2024 (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

Redacción El Universo (9 de julio, 2025)

Tag: ClimateSmartAgriculture
Country: Ecuador
Sector: Seeds
Area: Family Farming
Instrument: Direct transfers to producers
Beneficiary: Agricultural producers
Result: Impact: Production inclusion

Yield potential of INIAP varieties

09/07/2025 Go to Evidence

6 tons per hectare exceeds Iniap seed varieties, compared to the national average of 4.8 tons (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

6 toneladas por hectárea superan las variedades de semillas del INIAP, frente al promedio nacional de 4.8 toneladas (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

Redacción El Universo (9 de julio, 2025)

Tag: Global_Agricultural_Productivity
Country: Ecuador
Sector: Seeds
Area: Bioinputs
Instrument: Support to technological research and development
Beneficiary: Family agriculture Producer organizations (cooperatives, etc.) Agricultural producers Land owners or users
Result: Improved productivity

National average rice yield

09/07/2025 Go to Evidence

4.8 tons per hectare represents the national average rice yield in Ecuador (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

4.8 toneladas por hectárea representa el promedio nacional de rendimiento de arroz en Ecuador (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

Redacción El Universo (9 de julio, 2025)

Tag: Global_Agricultural_Productivity
Country: Ecuador
Sector: Cereals and cereal products
Area: Bioinputs
Instrument: Studies and diagnoses
Beneficiary: Value Chains Agricultural producers
Result: Improved productivity

Productivity increase with improved seeds

09/07/2025 Go to Evidence

25% mayor es el rendimiento de las variedades del INIAP comparado con el promedio nacional (6 vs 4.8 ton/ha) (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

25% mayor es el rendimiento de las variedades del INIAP comparado con el promedio nacional (6 vs 4.8 ton/ha) (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

Redacción El Universo (9 de julio, 2025)

Tag: Global_Agricultural_Productivity
Country: Ecuador
Sector: Seeds
Area: Bioinputs
Instrument: Technology validation
Beneficiary: Agricultural producers
Result: Improved productivity

Constitutional legal framework on transgenics

09/07/2025 Go to Evidence

Article 15 of the Ecuadorian Constitution prohibits the use of genetically modified seeds due to health and environmental risks (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

El artículo 15 de la Constitución ecuatoriana prohíbe el uso de semillas genéticamente modificadas por riesgos a la salud y ambiente (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

Redacción El Universo (9 de julio, 2025)

Tag: Genetic_Editing
Country: Ecuador
Sector: Agrobiotechnology
Area: Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
Instrument: Regulations, standards and legal frameworks
Beneficiary: Consumers Public institutions
Result: Improved public policy formulation and implementation

Number of Iniap rice varieties

09/07/2025 Go to Evidence

6 rice varieties are produced by Iniap: Iniap-Impacto, Iniap-FL Élite, Iniap-FL Arenillas, Iniap FL-1480 Cristalino, Iniap-20 and GO 04429 (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

6 variedades de arroz produce el Iniap: Iniap-Impacto, Iniap-FL Élite, Iniap-FL Arenillas, Iniap FL-1480 Cristalino, Iniap-20 y GO 04429 (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

Redacción El Universo (9 de julio, 2025)

Tag: Innovation
Country: Ecuador
Sector: Seeds
Area: Bioinputs
Instrument: Plant genebanks
Beneficiary: Public institutions Agricultural producers
Result: Productive diversification

Period of seed production analyzed

09/07/2025 Go to Evidence

30 months was the period analyzed for Iniap seed production (June 2022 to December 2024) (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

30 meses fue el periodo analizado para la producción de semillas del Iniap (junio 2022 a diciembre 2024) (Redacción El Universo, 2025).

Redacción El Universo (9 de julio, 2025)

Tag: Global_Agricultural_Productivity
Country: Ecuador
Sector: Seeds
Area: Bioinputs
Instrument: Studies and diagnoses
Result: Information generation

High levels of cadmium in avocado soils in Peru

30/06/2025 Go to Evidence

This study evaluates the spatial distribution of cadmium (Cd) in soils cultivated with avocado (Persea americana) in different regions of Peru, identifying factors that influence its concentration, such as texture, pH, organic matter, and agricultural practices. It was determined that several areas have elevated levels of Cd, which represents a risk to food safety and exports, especially given the European Union's international standards (Solórzano et al., 2025).

Solórzano Acosta, R. A., Llerena Arroyo, R. A., Mejía Maita, S., Cruz Luis, J. A., & Quispe Matos, K. R. (2025).

Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) Universidad Científica del Sur

Tag: Value_chains NewGenerationPolicies Food_Securtiy_And_Nutrition
Country: Peru
Sector: Tropical Agriculture Fruit and vegetables, includes roots and tubers
Area: Science, Technology, and Innovation Agrifood Context Territorial Management
Instrument: Support to technological research and development Creation and Development of Standards, Certifications, Labeling, and Seals
Beneficiary: Value Chains Conglomerates or clusters Producer organizations (cooperatives, etc.) Agro-industrial producers
Result: Increased knowledge Improved technical capacities Export and import traceability

Agricultural production target achieved (Guyana)

19/06/2025 Go to Evidence

Guyana exceeded regional expectations for agricultural production, achieving approximately 88% of its production targets a year ahead of schedule. (Guyana Department of Public Information, 2025).

Departamento de Información Pública de Guyana, 2025

Departamento de Información Pública de Guyana

Tag: Food_Securtiy_And_Nutrition
Country: Guyana
Sector: Agriculture, forestry, and fishery products Agrifood (products) Agri-Food (total)
Area: Agrifood Context