Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

San José, Costa Rica

October 8, 2026

International Biotechnology Congress in Costa Rica highlights biotechnology’s potential to transform agriculture and agrifood systems

The event, organized by the Costa Rica Institute of Technology (TEC) with support from IICA, brings together more than 250 participants and addresses topics related to agricultural, environmental, medical, industrial and food biotechnology, the bioeconomy, sustainability and emerging technologies.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

October 6, 2026

Experts from the Americas strengthen strategies for protecting livestock producers and systems against the New World Screwworm

Livestock systems in the Americas are once again on full alert in the face of the spread of the New World Screwworm (NWS), which calls for improved cooperation between countries to protect animal production and wellbeing, and rural livelihoods.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Trelawny, Jamaica

October 5, 2026

Argentina arrived in Jamaica with IICA to take part in the Caribbean Week of Agriculture and expand cooperation and trade projects in the region

With the support of the IICA, an Argentine delegation traveled to Jamaica to discuss with Caribbean countries ongoing and soon-to-be-implemented cooperation projects. The talks further strengthened the long-standing relationship between the region and the South American country, which has yielded important results.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Trelawny, Jamaica

October 5, 2026

World Food Programme, University of Florida and Brazil join IICA at Caribbean Week of Agriculture to help transform agriculture in Small Island Developing States

IICA has developed a specific strategy for the Caribbean—aligned with its 2026-2030 Medium-Term Plan—that takes into account the structural vulnerabilities that characterize Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Trelawny, Jamaica

October 1, 2026

Caribbean countries and IICA focus on cooperation projects to make agriculture a driver of development

As part of its 2026-2030 Medium-term Plan, which serves as the roadmap for its technical cooperation activities, IICA has committed to the initiative and designed a specific strategy for the Caribbean, which was discussed with regional agencies.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Trelawny, Jamaica

October 1, 2026

IICA joins forces with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the University of the West Indies to promote a leading role for young people in the agricultural sector

A new partnership aims to empower young people in areas such as access to credit, participation in decision-making in the rural sector, leadership capacity building and the promotion of agri-bioentrepreneurship.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Trelawny, Jamaica

September 30, 2026

In Jamaica, during the Caribbean’s leading agricultural forum, IICA Director General joins ministers in promoting access to science and technology in the region and discusses pest and disease prevention with the United States

During the meeting, Ibrahim reaffirmed IICA’s commitment to strengthening its technical capabilities to address transboundary diseases such as African swine fever (ASF) and New World screwworm (NWS).

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Trelawny, Jamaica

September 28, 2026

Speaking at Caribbean Week of Agriculture in Jamaica, the IICA Director General renews the organization’s commitment to regional development and calls for stronger partnerships to strengthen agrifood systems

More than 670 delegates from 34 countries are attending the event. IICA has always provided support for CWA, which was first staged in Trinidad and Tobago in 1999. Since that time, it has experienced formidable growth and is now the main strategic forum for debate on the Caribbean agricultural agenda.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Buenos Aires, Argentina

September 25, 2026

Brazil is considering Argentina as a potential fertilizer supplier for its agriculture sector and the countries are working to build on their complementarities, with the participation of IICA

– Brazil believes that Argentina could become its main fertilizer supplier and, with the assistance of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the two countries are seeking to advance shared interests, by strengthening their ties.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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