We are a collective dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices and moving towards a future where agriculture is not only productive but also a driver of climate resilience.
The Public Policy Observatory for Agrifood Systems is a meeting point that seeks to foster a new generation of public policies to strengthen agrifood systems of the Americas.
It addresses advances in sustainable agriculture, highlighting innovations and practices that are transforming the sector. We explore how planting today ensures a more productive and resilient future.
Ciudad de México, México y San José, Costa Rica
April 24, 2026
The Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRICULTURA) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) signed a General Cooperation and Project Management Agreement designed to strengthen technical cooperation targeted at the agrifood sector, the wellbeing of rural communities, and the food sovereignty of Mexico.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
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
Headquarters, Sede Central
January 27, 2026
All, Guyana, Headquarters
January 27, 2026
We are a collective dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices and moving towards a future where agriculture is not only productive but also a driver of climate resilience.
A campaign to express appreciation to and recognize the work of farmers and food chain workers who, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, guarantee food production, transportation, commercialization and supply in countries throughout the Americas.
IICA is committed to giving visibility to the role of women and accelerating the development of sound public policies for the benefit of women who live in the countryside. To this end, the Institute has included the topic of rural women as a cross-cutting issue in its 2018-2022 Medium-term Plan.
Each edition of the ECLAC-FAO-IICA joint report analyzes the main trends that affect agriculture and impact the lives of rural dwellers, and provides an outlook on possible future scenarios with respect to each topic covered by the document.
