Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

San José

June 10, 2026

Private sector calls for a joint response by the Americas to fertilizer crisis impacting agrifood systems, and highlights IICA’s role in hemispheric coordination

The rise in international fertilizer prices was identified as a key issue, as were matters related to energy, transportation and logistics, and trade, which are also sources of concern.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Georgetown

June 10, 2026

The President of Guyana met with the Director General of IICA alongside Brazil’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and predicted that the new agricultural innovation center in Georgetown will generate value for the entire Caribbean

Irfaan Ali received IICA Director General Muhammad Ibrahim and the Executive Secretary (Deputy Minister) of Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Cleber Soares, in his office, along with the Minister of Agriculture of Guyana, Zulfikar Mustapha, with whom he discussed the details of the project, which will be implemented starting next month.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Georgetown, Guyana

June 10, 2026

The governments of Brazil and Guyana, together with the Director General of IICA, are launching a science and innovation center in Georgetown aimed at transforming Caribbean agriculture and making it more productive and resilient

Starting this year, Guyana will host a center of excellence in innovation, technology transfer, and agricultural training that will benefit the entire Caribbean, thanks to a cooperation project led by the governments of Brazil and Guyana in partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA).

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San José, Costa Rica

June 9, 2026

The AERAS project is empowering 10,000 Latin American and African farmers to transition to more sustainable, equitable and resilient agrifood systems

IICA, the Latin American Network of Rural Extension Services (RELASER), and the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS) are implementing this initiative in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Madagascar, and Uganda.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

June 9, 2026

PROCINORTE conference advances regional collaboration on avian influenza surveillance and preparedness

The hybrid event brought together 424 participants from 32 countries to exchange knowledge and strengthen regional cooperation on surveillance, preparedness and response to highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Ottawa, Canada

June 9, 2026

IICA Canada strengthens engagement with diplomatic missions from across the Americas and the Caribbean

The meetings provide a platform to present IICA's work in Canada and across the Hemisphere while identifying areas of mutual interest in agriculture, food security, innovation and sustainable development.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Sesión virtual sobre comercio justo reúne a jóvenes y especialistas en café para intercambiar conocimientos, fortalecer capacidades técnicas y promover cadenas de valor sostenibles.

San José, Costa Rica

June 8, 2026

Central American and Mexican youth are converting their ideas into sustainable businesses, with the support of IICA and the Latin American and Caribbean Fair-Trade Network

Armed with their ideas and the desire to transform their communities, thirty-five young people from Central America and Mexico began a journey, seeking to transcend entrepreneurship—building sustainable opportunities through fair trade.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Ottawa, Canada

June 8, 2026

Agricultural Trade and Food Security Take Center Stage in Parliamentary Dialogue of the Americas Held in Ottawa

Speaking at Canada's Parliament, Dr. Jean-Charles Le Vallée shared perspectives on agricultural trade, food security and regional resilience with parliamentary leaders from across the Americas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

San Jose, Costa Rica

June 5, 2026

IICA and UNNCD sign Memorandum of Understanding to advance land restoration and resilience in the Americas

The agreement will promote collaboration on sustainable land management, drought resilience, soil health and ecosystem restoration while supporting countries in translating global commitments into practical action.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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