Ciudad de México, México y San José, Costa Rica
April 24, 2026
The Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRICULTURA) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) signed a General Cooperation and Project Management Agreement designed to strengthen technical cooperation targeted at the agrifood sector, the wellbeing of rural communities, and the food sovereignty of Mexico.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
San José, Costa Rica
April 23, 2026
As many as 180 people from a number of countries across the region took part in the first session in the series, which was entitled The new generation of CRISPR-edited microbial biofertilizers. CRISPR is a biotech tool used to modify the DNA of microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria with great precision, so that they absorb nutrients and interact with crops more efficiently, giving rise to technologies with less environmental impact.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
San José
April 22, 2026
A year after its launch, the global consortium that brings together national agricultural research systems (NARS) has taken important steps towards solidifying its standing as a united voice, with the aim of influencing policymaking, mobilizing resources, and participating effectively in international agendas on this topic.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
