Brasilia
November 4, 2025
The ministers and heads of delegation attending the meeting highlighted Otero’s efforts to work closely with the countries and farmers, as well as his continuous drive to incorporate science and technology as tools to boost agricultural productivity and resilience.
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Brasilia, Brasil
November 4, 2025
The Conference of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2025, organized by the government of Brazil and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), opened with a call to strengthen the role of the region as a strategic player in global food security and of the agriculture sector in national development strategies, by emphasizing innovation and sustainability.
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San José, Costa Rica
November 3, 2025
The Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, affected by Hurricane Melissa, have already received extraordinary funds to support their relief efforts. Photo by Jamaica Observer
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San José, Costa Rica
November 3, 2025
Raúl launched the Los Pajaritos coffee brand, alongside the estate of the same name, a vertically integrated agro-industrial project to boost coffee sales and support local coffee producers.
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Brasilia, Brasil
October 31, 2025
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Bogotá, Colombia
October 29, 2025
More than 200 representatives from 18 countries, plus 47 speakers, came together for the Third Pan-American Bioinputs Forum in Colombia, an event consisting of two days of technical and political dialogue and one day of field visits. It was a reaffirmation of the commitment of the Americas to more sustainable, competitive and science-based agriculture.
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Ottawa, Canada
October 29, 2025
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San José
October 28, 2025
The Director General’s presence reflected IICA’s commitment to continue supporting El Salvador’s efforts to make its agriculture sector more resilient, innovative and sustainable every day, thereby contributing to the wellbeing of rural families and the country’s economic development.
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San José, Costa Rica
October 24, 2025
Manuel Otero emphasized the need to promote a new narrative for regional agriculture—one that elevates its standing and recognizes its contribution to the food security of the countries.
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