Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

SĆ£o Paulo, Brazil

April 10, 2025

Key players from the sustainable aviation fuel sector, addressing the Latin American Congress, maintained that if the region establishes clear rules, it has the potential to lead the world in SAF

The Americas has the potential to become a global leader in supplying sustainable aviation fuels, although to do so, it will need to establish clear rules and to harmonize its sustainability criteria governing the raw materials used, ensuring that processes are certifiable and science-based.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Nairobi, Kenya

April 10, 2025

IICA Director General, Manuel Otero, is in Kenya – strengthening agreements to fuel agricultural productivity through science, technology and innovationĀ 

AGRA and CIMMYT are two of the most important organizations in the world involved in research and the promotion of science and innovation as key tools for agricultural transformation. Ā Ā 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Panama City, Panama

April 10, 2025

Ethanol: key input for agroindustry and the decarbonization of Latin American transportation

Ethanol: key input for agroindustry and the decarbonization of Latin American transportation

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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.

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