We are a collective dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices and moving towards a future where agriculture is not only productive but also a driver of climate resilience.
With this initiative, IICA is reaching out to the community through several projects that foster awareness about the future, innovation and transformation of agriculture in the Americas.
It addresses advances in sustainable agriculture, highlighting innovations and practices that are transforming the sector. We explore how planting today ensures a more productive and resilient future.
San José, Costa Rica
January 21, 2026
Caribbean countries expect that the new administration of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), led by Guyanese agronomist Muhammad Ibrahim, will help reduce their dependence on food imports and strengthen their food security.
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San José, Costa Rica
January 20, 2026
Mustapha acknowledged Ibrahim’s experience in agricultural development, international cooperation and public policy and considered that “his proven ability to integrate science, policy and practical action represents the kind of leadership demanded by today’s complex agricultural and food security landscape”.
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San José, Costa Rica
January 19, 2026
Brazil has very high expectations for Muhammad Ibrahim’s leadership of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), given the new Director General’s extensive experience in managing agricultural development institutions that promote competitiveness through science, technology and innovation, said Cleber Soares, Brazil’s Deputy Minister (Executive Secretary) of Agriculture and Livestock.
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We are a collective dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices and moving towards a future where agriculture is not only productive but also a driver of climate resilience.
A campaign to express appreciation to and recognize the work of farmers and food chain workers who, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, guarantee food production, transportation, commercialization and supply in countries throughout the Americas.
IICA is committed to giving visibility to the role of women and accelerating the development of sound public policies for the benefit of women who live in the countryside. To this end, the Institute has included the topic of rural women as a cross-cutting issue in its 2018-2022 Medium-term Plan.
Each edition of the ECLAC-FAO-IICA joint report analyzes the main trends that affect agriculture and impact the lives of rural dwellers, and provides an outlook on possible future scenarios with respect to each topic covered by the document.
