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“Just as we reject climate denialism, we must reject the denial of agriculture and its role in decarbonizing the global economy,” said the former Minister of Environment of Brazil and advisor to IICA at the AAPRESID Congress

Teixeira was one of the most anticipated speakers at the opening of the Congress of the Argentine Association of No-till farmers (AAPRESID), which brought together producers, academics, businesspeople, and local and international figures in Buenos Aires, seeking solutions and projects for more sustainable agriculture. About 7,500 people attended.

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Farmers must participate and be included in the design of public policies, said Kip Tom, American farmer and former U.S. Ambassador to UN agencies in Rome

Tom highlighted the importance of farmers actively participating in designing agricultural public policies during his speech at the Congress of the Argentine Association of No-till Farmers (AAPRESID).

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At AAPRESID Congress, the world’s leading soil scientist, Rattan Lal, calls for millions of farmers to be financially rewarded for their contribution to climate change mitigation

Rattan Lal, regarded as the world’s foremost soil scientist, said that farmers who engage in environmental conservation practices and sequester carbon in the soil should be financially rewarded for the service they provide, which contributes to the health of the planet and provides solutions to the climate crisis.

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Producers committed to agricultural sustainability call for strengthening global cooperation and public-private partnerships at congress with prominent IICA participation

The opening of the congress—which includes over 100 conferences over the course of three working days—included a panel within a special section designed by AAPRESID and IICA, which focused on the agri-food systems of the Americas, their future perspectives, and opportunities for producers.

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The Latin American Bioeconomy Network presented a set of guiding principles, a key tool for policies and investments that promote sustainable development in the region.

With the creation of these guiding principles, the Latin American Network is now on par with major international forums, such as the International Advisory Council on Global Bioeconomy and the G20, which have advanced in creating bioeconomy guidelines.

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Tania Liew-A-Soe, founder of a women’s cooperative in Suriname that produces, processes, and exports food, is recognized by IICA as a Leader of Rurality of the Americas

The cooperative brings together women farmers and entrepreneurs who, while producing and industrializing food, share the responsibilities of educating their children and ensuring their families' nutrition.

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The Pan American Congress on Sustainable Aviation Fuels took place in Colombia with leaders and experts in SAF technology, positioning the Americas as “the OPEC of biofuels”

The event brought together more than 200 leaders and key industry players at a critical time for the continent, which has a great availability of raw materials to meet the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuels.

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A touchstone for sustainable agriculture in Argentina and the region, the AAPRESID Congress is about to get underway, with IICA as a strategic partner

The most important national and international leaders of science, technology and innovation in agriculture will meet at the Congress of the Argentine No-Till Farmers Association (AAPRESID), set to take place from Wednesday, August 7 to Friday, August 9 in Buenos Aires, with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) heavily involved.

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Under the “Open Doors” initiative, IICA’s technological hub for agricultural innovation and sustainability receives and inaugurates its new Agricultural Machinery and Geomatics Center

At the new Agricultural Machinery and Geomatics Center you can experience a wide range of practices, including soil preparation, the fertilization and planting of crops, plant protection, and the collection of the harvest.

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