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.
With this initiative, IICA is reaching out to the community through several projects that foster awareness about the future, innovation and transformation of agriculture in 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.
Panama City
January 23, 2026
IICA is providing technical support in the discussion of the initiative, based on the premise that ethanol and other liquid biofuels—fuels produced from biological sources—represent a major opportunity for Panama and for the rest of the countries of the Americas, given the wide availability of biomass both in the isthmus and in the region.
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San José, Costa Rica
January 22, 2026
During the inauguration of Guyanese agronomist Muhammad Ibrahim as the new Director General of the Institute, Silvia Massruhá emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in providing access to technologies, sustainability and digital inclusion in rural areas.
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San José, Costa Rica
January 21, 2026
Caribbean countries expect that the new administration of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), led by Guyanese agronomist Muhammad Ibrahim, will help reduce their dependence on food imports and strengthen their food security.
Tiempo de lectura: 3mins
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.
