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
April 15, 2026
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
Washington DC
April 15, 2026
In Latin America and the Caribbean, the goal is to benefit 10 million farming families by 2030, as part of an effort to reach 300 million family farmers worldwide by 2030.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
San José
April 15, 2026
The new national platform for agricultural auctions improves pricing transparency and directly connects producers to buyers.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
