Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

San José, Costa Rica

February 25, 2025

Director General of IICA conveys full support for Guyanese President  Mohammed Irfaan Ali’s announcement regarding cooperation projects aimed at strengthening Caribbean agriculture

In Barbados, President Irfaan Ali noted that, with collaboration from IICA, a Digital Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab) will be installed in the region, inspired by the one currently operating at the Institute’s headquarters in San Jose, Costa Rica. Its goal will be to promote technological innovation and linkages between agriculture and tourism, while reducing the digital gap in the agri-marine value chain.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

February 24, 2025

Sandra Ferguson, who has devoted her life to small farmer empowerment in the Caribbean country of Grenada, is recognized as an IICA Leader of Rurality of the Americas  

Ferguson will receive the “Soul of Rurality” award, as part of an initiative by the specialized organization in agricultural and rural development, to shine the spotlight on men and women who are leaving their mark and making a difference in the rural Americas

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José

February 24, 2025

During meeting with Central American ministers of Agriculture, IICA commits more financial and human resources to strengthen actions to control the New World screwworm

The IICA Director General announced that the hemispheric agency will allocate USD 250,000 to a strategy to combat the disease in 2025.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

February 21, 2025

Central American countries and IICA ratify commitment to regional integration to develop the agriculture sector

The ministers agreed that fostering synergies among countries to strengthen areas, such as screwworm prevention and control, the supply of basic grains and capacity development for vulnerable groups in rural areas, including women and youth, is essential.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Guatemala

February 20, 2025

Ms. Nadine Cabana, Global Affairs Canada, visits Finca El Trapiche in Aldea el Terrero, Zacapa Guatemala to learn about the progress in the implementation of the project “TeleGan, Sustainability and Innovation in Livestock”

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

February 20, 2025

The Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA) and IICA enhance their partnership to improve market access, with the launch of a regional Public Policy Observatory for Agrifood Systems (OPSAa)

The aim is to ensure that production and trade information is made available to Central American countries in real time, thereby facilitating increased market access for the region’s agricultural products.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

February 19, 2025

Iowan producers and Secretary of Agriculture touring Central America visited IICA Headquarters to learn about the Institute’s work in biotechnology and biofuels

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José

February 17, 2025

Christopher Nesbitt, a Belizean farmer who has demonstrated the potential of agro-silvopastoral systems for production and conservation, is recognized by IICA as a Leader of Rurality of the Americas  

Nesbitt will receive the "Soul of Rurality" award, part of an initiative by the specialized agency for agricultural and rural development to recognize the work of men and women who leave a lasting impact and make a difference in the countryside of the Americas – a region that is essential for global food and nutritional security and environmental sustainability. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Brasilia, Brasil

February 13, 2025

IICA and other agencies involved in the protection and sustainable development of the Amazon align joint strategies at meeting in Brasilia

The first meeting of the ACTO’s Mesa de Cooperantes brought together representatives of cooperation agencies, development banks and multilateral organizations, who exchanged information and discussed how to pool resources and improve their joint efforts, in order to prevent duplication and optimize the use of resources in areas such as the bioeconomy and conservation.

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