San José, Costa Rica
May 12, 2026
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is forging ahead with the planning of the regional project Prevention of Infections through Surveillance at the Source of Transmission in Latin America and the Caribbean (PIVOT), aimed at strengthening the prevention of health risks with epidemic and pandemic potential in Latin America and the Caribbean, adopting the One Health approach that integrates human, animal and environmental health.
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Valparaíso, Chile
May 12, 2026
IICA is working together with the Cuncumén Peasant Agricultural Cooperative on a 17.3-hectare farm, with funding from the Foundation for Agricultural Innovation (FIA), in a project called “Silvoagricultural Diversification as a Productive Methodology and Strategy and Optimization of On-Farm Irrigation in the Dryland Conversion Area of Cuncumén, San Antonio Province”.
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Tapachula, México
May 8, 2026
Behind many of the current debates on tropical agriculture —regarding productivity, sustainability, innovation— there is a variable that is becoming increasingly important, although it does not always feature prominently in the discussions: financing. Factors such as the way in which it is allocated, and the incentives and conditions involved, are becoming crucial.
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Tapachula, México
May 8, 2026
At a recent meeting on tropical agriculture held in Tapachula, specialists from international organizations, research centers, and public institutions agreed that the gap is no longer in knowledge generation, but in its implementation.
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San José
May 7, 2026
Also addressed in the meeting were the issues caused by the El Niño phenomenon in the region, and the need to build tools that facilitate decision-making based on scientific evidence and lessons learned.
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Kingston, Jamaica
May 5, 2026
Worldwide, the initiative aims to support up to 300 million smallholder farmers by 2030, promoting the transition from subsistence models to more productive agricultural enterprises.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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