Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

San José. Costa Rica

June 17, 2025

The Guyanese Government announces its decision to nominate Muhammad Ibrahim, former Director General of CATIE, for the position of Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

The official announcement was made after the country’s President, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, met with Ibrahim in Guyana’s capital, Georgetown.

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San José, Costa Rica

June 17, 2025

The first edition of the AgTech Accelerator Program, promoted by IICA and Endeavor, comes to a successful close

The program brought together 20 agtech startups from 12 countries across the Americas and featured mentorship sessions with prominent figures from the tech and agribusiness ecosystems.

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San José, Costa Rica

June 16, 2025

The FoHRSA fund: planting seeds to make agriculture in the Americas more resilient

Faced with an increasingly challenging global scenario as far as agri-food production is concerned, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is making great strides in implementing the Hemispheric Fund for Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (FoHRSA), an initiative requested by the ministers of agriculture of the countries of the Americas.

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San José, Costa Rica

June 11, 2025

Vinicio Ramírez, a prominent advocate of cooperativism and entrepreneurship in Ecuador’s rural communities, has been recognized by IICA as one of the Leaders of Rurality of the Americas

Ramírez stands out for his work in support of small-scale farmers and livestock producers. He is part of the Salinas group, a conglomerate of cooperatives and foundations that supports local smallholders who supply inputs at fair prices for the production of chocolates, wool items, cheeses, jams, cocoa, aromatic herbs, and handicrafts.

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San José, Costa Rica

June 11, 2025

IICA and the Global Farmer Network join forces to promote sustainable agriculture, technological innovation and farmer empowerment in the Americas

This initiative took shape during a visit by a select group of GFN members, led by CEO Mary Boote, to IICA headquarters in San José, Costa Rica. They were received by the Institute’s Director General, Manuel Otero, and held discussions with IICA’s technical staff specializing in agriculture and rural development. These exchanges focused on the strategic role of farmers in food security, climate resilience, and sustainable rural development.

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San José, Costa Rica

June 10, 2025

IICA and the General Secretariat of the Andean Community sign agreement to strengthen agri-food systems in Andean countries

The General Secretariat of the Andean Community and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) have signed a cooperation agreement to implement the Observatory of Public Policies for Agri-food Systems in the Andean Community (OPSAa–Andino), a strategic tool aimed at strengthening agricultural activity in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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San José, Costa Rica

June 9, 2025

Sugarcane producers from the Americas discussed the future of agriculture and new opportunities for joint action on biofuels with IICA authorities

The dialogue also addressed the technological pathways driving the production of liquid biofuels, which are considered a key option for energy decarbonization and job creation.

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San José, Costa Rica

June 5, 2025

At IICA, Costa Rican cacao producers are recognized for the excellence of their products and for their contribution to rural development and nutrition in the region

Experts analyzed 15 samples of cacao from various parts of the Central American country, with the five that received the highest scores then declared winners of the 2025 competition. The same five samples were sent to Rome, Italy, where they will represent Costa Rica in the international “Cacao of Excellence” competition, the stepping stone to the International Cocoa Awards.

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Turrialba, Costa Rica

June 3, 2025

On a study visit to Costa Rica, ministers of Agriculture, rural youth and women of the Eastern Caribbean were introduced to improved agricultural practices

The mission began with two days of activities at IICA Headquarters in San Jose, including meeting with the IICA Director General, Manuel Otero. The visitors then travelled to CATIE.

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