Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

San JosƩ, 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 Ā 

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.

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San Jose

April 7, 2025

Linden Stewart, Guyanese beekeeping paragon and passionate beekeeping instructor, is named an IICA Leader of Rurality of the Americas

Stewart was bestowed with the ā€œSoul of Ruralityā€ award as part of an initiative by the specialized organization in agricultural and rural development to highlight the role of men and women who are leaving their mark and making a difference in the rural areas of the hemisphere, while also ensuring the planetā€™s environmental sustainability and its food and nutritional security.

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San JosƩ, 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

Ciudad de MĆ©xico

April 3, 2025

AGRICULTURA and IICA join forces to tackle the New World screwworm and improve animal health in Mexico Ā 

IICA will provide 1,625,000 dollars to fund actions to control and eradicate the New World screwworm (NWS). Ā 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

El ministro de GanaderĆ­a, Agricultura y Pesca de Uruguay, Alfredo Fratti; el presidente del paĆ­s, YamandĆŗ 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 countryā€™s President YamandĆŗ 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 JosƩ, 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 JosƩ, Costa Rica

March 31, 2025

Guisela GarcĆ­a LeĆ³n, who cultivates olive trees to produce an award-winning olive oil and promote development in the Peruvian province of Ilo, is recognized by IICA as a Leader of Rurality of the Americas

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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