Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

San José

August 11, 2026

IICA and specialized jury select the 15 AgTech startupsthat will take part in the fifth edition of Digital Agriculture Week

The winners were chosen from a total of nearly 300 companies based in 23 different countries that responded to the Institute’s call for applications, the largest number since the creation of this initiative in 2022.

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Rosario, Argentina

August 7, 2026

With the presence of its Director General and a leading role in the Congress in Rosario, IICA strengthened its alliance with AAPRESID, the Argentine producers’ organization that promotes the links between science and agricultural production

IICA designed an international program for the 34th AAPRESID Congress that included presentations and discussions on topics such as the value of soil as a strategic asset, technology adoption initiatives, international financing for agriculture, the role of the bioeconomy, and the potential of biofuels.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Rosario, Argentina

August 6, 2026

In Argentina, Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture discusses expanded trade and cooperation to strengthen productivity and food security in the Caribbean, with IICA facilitating collaboration

Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Floyd Green, visited the city of Rosario, where government officials of Argentina reaffirmed their commitment to transferring knowledge and technologies to support food security in the Caribbean, with IICA facilitating the collaboration.

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Rosario, Argentina

August 6, 2026

With support from IICA, Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture, Floyd Green, carries out strategic visit to Argentina and drives progress in trade and cooperation issues for the benefit of his country and the Caribbean region

At the Conference of Argentinian Producers, Floyd Green (in the center), Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining of Jamaica, discussed his country’s recovery from extreme weather events and practices that allow for strengthening agricultural productivity and resilience.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

August 4, 2026

More than 700 companies from Latin America and the Caribbean generate over USD 25 million in prospective business deals at a virtual business matchmaking round

A record 701 companies, including suppliers and buyers from countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, participated in the thirteenth edition of the Virtual Agrifood Business Matchmaking Round, generating business opportunities valued at USD 25.5 million.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

July 29, 2026

In Costa Rica, IICA supports the launch of an initiative to promote the talent and technological entrepreneurship of young people in the agricultural sector

The program promotes capacity building, adopting the “learning by doing” methodology to integrate training, innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaborative work.

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San José, Costa Rica

July 27, 2026

Countries of the Americas, meeting at IICA headquarters, warn that non-science-based pesticide residue regulations could affect global food security and call for dialogue with the European Union

High-level representatives of countries from across the Americas, meeting at the headquarters of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), stated that measures regulating international food trade must be transparent and science-based.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José

July 27, 2026

ADOPT Caribbean Project, implemented by IICA, Concludes Leaving Foundation for Climate-Smart Agriculture Across the Region

The project brought together farmers, extension officers, researchers and development partners to test, demonstrate and promote climate-smart agricultural practices tailored to Caribbean conditions.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

July 24, 2026

Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and IICA agree to strengthen agricultural innovation in the Caribbean through a hub of excellence in Guyana

The agreement builds on the commitments set out in the Letter of Intent signed in June 2026 by Brazil, Guyana and IICA, which promotes the establishment of a Sustainable Agriculture Hub of the Americas in the Caribbean country.

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