Roseau, Dominica
May 5, 2026
Across the Caribbean, a wave of entrepreneurial energy and innovation was sparked as the Caribbean Climate-Resilient Agriculture Forum (CCRAF) successfully concluded its 2026 Edition, 3-Part Beginner-to-Business (B2B) Webinar Series. The webinars, which brought together farmers, entrepreneurs, youth, and development practitioners from across the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia, and Africa, equipped hundreds of participants with practical knowledge to launch and sustainably grow agricultural enterprises. Participation remained strong throughout the series, with more than 430 participants, representing over 30 countries in each webinar.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
San José
April 30, 2026
This edition’s main focus is to help accelerate the adoption of technological innovations in agriculture. In the preliminary phase, 15 startups will be selected to participate with all expenses covered in the event, which will take place in September 2026 in Costa Rica.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
Tapachula, Mexico
April 30, 2026
The objective is to accelerate the transition of tropical agriculture—an irreplaceable driver of food security for the continent and the world—to make it more sustainable, inclusive, and competitive.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
Tapachula, México
April 29, 2026
The portfolio of initiatives is being designed during a three-day working meeting in Chiapas, Mexico, with the participation of farmers and representatives of state agencies, agricultural institutions, academia, and international organizations.
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Tapachula, México
April 28, 2026
Experts and authorities participated in the opening of an international event in Tapachula, in the state of Chiapas, bringing together a wide range of stakeholders committed to building a critical pathway for the future of tropical agriculture in Mexico and the Americas.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
Provinces of Jujuy and Misiones, Argentina
April 28, 2026
The initiative is expected to reach approximately 1,200 producers in Argentina, with a strong emphasis on the participation of women, youth, and Indigenous peoples. It represents a collective response to the urgent need to transform food systems so they become more equitable, sustainable, and resilient.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
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.
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