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Mendoza y San Juan, Argentina

March 26, 2025

IICA to collaborate with San Juan and Mendoza to improve the management of limited water resources that are vital to the economic and social development of these Argentinian provinces

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) will lend support in boosting water management efficiency and upgrading the water infrastructure of Mendoza and San Juan, two Argentinian provinces whose arid climate necessitates the use of irrigation for almost all their food production.

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San José

March 24, 2025

With the “Coronado Declaration,” IICA and academic institutions from Europe and the Americas commit to fostering innovative agri-food education that accelerates transformations in the agricultural sector

The Declaration outlines four major commitments: strengthening collaboration between institutions; promoting innovative and sustainable agri-food education; advancing transformative leadership; and fostering regional and international cooperation.

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San José, Costa Rica

March 24, 2025

Dorienne Rowan Campbell, a Jamaican coffee grower who teaches and trains other small Caribbean farmers, recognized by IICA as a Leader of Rurality of the Americas

In 2001, Rowan Campbell was one of the founders of the Jamaica Organic Agriculture Movement (JOAM), where she served for several years as president of an organization dedicated to making organic farming economically viable by paving the way for certification, training inspectors, and establishing demonstration farms.

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San José

March 21, 2025

Young people are key actors in agricultural innovation, and academic institutions must train them and promote their leadership, says Rector of the University of Córdoba at IICA Headquarters

He highlighted the importance of collaboration among key actors in the agri-food sector to promote the exchange of ideas and experiences, as well as the development of educational programs in partnership with universities and key institutions. These initiatives provide students with the necessary tools to address the challenges of food security, sustainability, and climate resilience.

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San José, Costa Rica

March 20, 2025

IICA is relaunching and strengthening the Leadership School to drive agrifood transformation in the Americas  

ELTSA is an inclusive educational platform consisting of a coalition of institutions that promote food system transformation, by building the technical and leadership capacities of members of the public, private, entrepreneurial, production and academic sectors.

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Brasília

March 20, 2025

EMBRAPA, the Brazilian Cooperation Agency and IICA take key step to strengthen cooperation between the Americas and Africa for food security and sustainable farming

Africa and the Americas, particularly Brazil, are set to play a crucial role in global food security and share common challenges and opportunities that support the establishment of strong international cooperation. This was affirmed by experts and high-level officials participating in the Africa-Brazil Dialogue on Agricultural Research, Development, and Innovation, jointly organized by the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA).

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San José

March 19, 2025

More than fifty experts from the Americas and Europe are meeting in Costa Rica to discuss the future of agriculture and its transformation through science, innovation and education

Over the course of the five-day meeting, the more than fifty experts will address topics such as new challenges in training professionals in the agrifood sector; regional collaboration as a strategy to facilitate educational integrational without borders; progress in remote education modalities in Latin America and the Caribbean; innovative techniques to identify and attract potential students with conversational marketing tools; the agrifood potential of universities; and the revitalization of regional innovation ecosystems, among others.

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San José

March 17, 2025

More than 500 individuals enroll in the first edition of a course on sustainable technologies involving the use of bioinputs in agriculture   

The course aims to provide essential knowledge on bioinputs and their impact on agricultural sustainability, covering key concepts, benefits, challenges, market trends, regulations and opportunities for implementation in the region.

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San José

March 17, 2025

Claudio Bertonatti, Argentine naturalist who counts on the countryside and producers to protect the future and the values of the land, recognized by IICA as a Leader of Rurality of the Americas

Bertonatti is a passionate conservationist, but also an expert in museology, environmental management, and historic botanical gardens. A researcher at the Center for Natural, Environmental, and Anthropological Sciences at Maimonides University and scientific advisor to the Azara Foundation, Claudio never shies away from controversy whenever the opportunity arises.

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