Each session highlighted the technical assistance provided by the program aimed at improving the resilience and sustainability of coffee production in Central America. Additionally, they underscored the motivation of farmers to implement technologies and sustainable, diversified production models on their farms.

Coffee leaf rust ravaged his entire coffee plantation some years ago, but today he is making strides, with timely support from the European Union and IICA program.

The participating ministers called for a sharp reduction in the gap between international coffee prices and the income of coffee producers.

Agreement will capitalize on the work carried out by the PROCAGICA program, which is executed by IICA in Central America to combat coffee leaf rust, and in which CIRAD is involved as a strategic partner.