Documentos de Análisis: Gasto Público en Agricultura del Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG)

The AFC (Agricultura Familiar Campesina) sector is vital for the country's food security, accounting for more than half of the products that make up the basic food basket. The AFC sector is also responsible for the production of fruits, vegetables, tubers, and other essential crops. The MAG's budget has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with a nominal increase of 61.8% between 2009 and 2013. In terms of real growth, the MAG's budget has increased by 25.8% in 2012. The MAG's budget as a percentage of the Administration Central's budget has remained relatively stable, averaging 3.8% over the past decade. The MAG's budget has also experienced fluctuations in terms of real growth, with a decrease of 30.4% in 2013. This decrease can be attributed to the discontinuity of the MAG's programs due to the change in government. The MAG's budget as a percentage of the PIB (Gross Domestic Product) has also experienced fluctuations, with a peak of 20.8% in 2012. The AFC sector is characterized by a high level of self-sufficiency, with 85% of families implementing some form of soil management and conservation. The sector is also developing agroecological production methods that minimize the negative impacts on the environment. The AFC sector is crucial for the country's food security, and its development is essential for the country's economic, cultural, and political sovereignty. The MAG's budget has been allocated to various programs, including the "Apoyo a la Agricultura Familiar" and the "Educación Agropecuaria" programs. The "Apoyo a la Agricultura Familiar" program has experienced significant growth, with a real increase of 25.8% in 2012. The "Educación Agropecuaria" program has also experienced growth, with a real increase of 8.1% in 2011. The MAG's budget has been influenced by various factors, including the country's economic growth, the government's policies, and the sector's development. The MAG's budget has played a crucial role in the development of the AFC sector, and its allocation to various programs has had a significant impact on the sector's growth. The AFC sector is characterized by a high level of social and economic importance, with a significant impact on the country's food security and economic development. The sector's development is essential for the country's economic, cultural, and political sovereignty, and its growth has been influenced by various factors, including the MAG's budget and the government's policies.