Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

Nairobi

April 9, 2025

The IICA Director General joined private sector representatives, researchers and policy makers from around the world at CGIAR Science Week in Kenya, to discuss pathways to increase productivity and enhance new technologies in rural areas

The CGIAR meeting also sought to spur action and to forge partnerships to foster investment in agriculture, with a view to feeding the global population and preserving the planet, while positioning agriculture as part of the solution to global challenges.

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San José, Costa Rica

April 8, 2025

The Agforestry Foundation of Washington State and IICA are of one accord that joint work and agricultural development in the Americas will assist in ensuring global food security  

The AgForestry team visited IICA Headquarters where they participated in a meeting to share knowledge and experiences on agriculture, natural resources and food markets. They concluded that protection of the natural environment and water conservation are essential to cushion the effects of extreme weather phenomena in agriculture and to guarantee food security in the region and the world.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

April 7, 2025

IICA joins the TikTok platform to promote and raise the profile of agricultural activities and connect with future generations of agricultural professionals

IICA decided to create a TikTok account in order to diversify its communication channels and harness the potential of a platform that will permit it to attract the attention of new generations.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

El ministro de Ganadería, Agricultura y Pesca de Uruguay, Alfredo Fratti; el presidente del país, Yamandú Orsi; el ex ministro Fernando Mattos; y el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Mario Lubetkin.

San Jose

April 2, 2025

The Government of Uruguay announces its nomination of former Minister of Agriculture, Fernando Mattos, for the post of Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

The official announcement was made in Uruguay, following a meeting between the country’s President Yamandú Orsi; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mario Lubetkin; the Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, Alfredo Fratti, and former Minister Mattos.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San Salvador

April 1, 2025

IICA and its partners launch a technical guide that will play a critical role in boosting the competitiveness and sustainability of the Central American dairy sector

This valuable document, which will be made available to the countries, will provide general guidelines to strengthen the design and implementation of national risk-based surveillance programs for residue and contaminants in raw milk.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

March 31, 2025

President of the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange visits IICA headquarters in Costa Rica and highlights joint priorities for strengthening the agricultural sector

The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange and IICA have been developing four areas of collaboration focused on knowledge exchange, sharing experiences, and generating data and indicators that support evidence-based policymaking and decision-making processes.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San Jose

March 28, 2025

AAPRESID and IICA inaugurate immersive exhibit on sustainable agriculture and soil health in Costa Rica

This innovative space aims to raise awareness among new generations about the importance of sustainable agricultural practices and regenerative agriculture.

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San José, Costa Rica

March 27, 2025

Jack Bobo, a American professor, named IICA Chair for his commitment to science-based solutions and smallholder farmer empowerment

The ceremony took place within the framework of the Second Regional Dialogue on Science, Technology, and Innovation in Agri-Food Systems of Latin America and the Caribbean, which gathered leading figures in agricultural science and technology in San José, Costa Rica.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

March 27, 2025

IICA will host a key dialogue to strengthen the role of science and innovation in the agri-food systems of the Americas

This initiative is part of the actions supported by the Institute to strengthen the Forum of the Americas for Agricultural Research and Technological Development (FORAGRO), for which it serves as the executive secretariat.

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