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.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
Santiago de Chile
April 22, 2026
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) actively participated in a discussion on one of the planet’s most vital resources: water. It did so within the framework of the Ninth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and held in the Chilean capital.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
Washington D.C.
April 21, 2026
IICA is one of the partners of the World Bank Group-led project, which is a global initiative that seeks to expand rural connectivity, digital inclusion, and family farmers’ access to markets.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
Tegucigalpa
April 20, 2026
The Director General apprised the President of IICA’s work in using science, technology and innovation to build resilient food systems, and explained how the organization’s efforts are contributing to the Honduran government’s plan to eliminate hunger and improve nutrition and food security.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
Castries, Santa Lucía
April 16, 2026
Efforts to strengthen sweet potato production and preserve vital genetic resources across the Caribbean are gaining momentum under the Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean Project, now actively engaging stakeholders through a Community of Practice with technical specialists in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
