The important role of women in science FONTAGRO launches a campaign to highlight the role of women scientists in the process of transforming food systems. Starting with a webinar, different activities and initiatives will be carried out throughout the year to bring attention to the important work of women in the creation […]
2023 is key in FONTAGRO’s mission FONTAGRO strengthens its position as a reference for the generation of scientific knowledge and the creation of collaborative platforms to transform food systems in the region. Learn more about our achievements in these 25 years and our vision for the future. Agricultural sustainability Dr. Esther Esteban, […]
Washington (February 7, 2023). In an effort to commemorate and raise awareness about the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (celebrated on February 11), FONTAGRO will hold the Webinar “Women in Science: Latin American Perspectives” with the presence of prominent scientists from the region. The activity will be held virtually through the Zoom […]
FONTAGRO continues to consolidate its position as a key player in the region With an initial ordinary capital of $83.05 million, made up of contributions from the Southern Cone, the Andean Region, Spain, Central America and the Caribbean, FONTAGRO’s fund now stands at $102.6 million and has mobilized $138 million in operations. WASHINGTON (January 30, […]
With an investment of USD 1,347,547, MPI New Zealand, the Global Research Alliance (GRA) and FONTAGRO will finance a project called “Satellite monitoring of quantity and quality of biomass available in pastoral livestock systems in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)”, to be developed in Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica and Uruguay. Pastoral livestock contributes 46% […]
FONTAGRO promotes a project on Nanotechnology in agricultural soil moisture management. Research institutes from Bolivia and Ecuador are joining forces to carry out an initiative that will be financed with USD 606,221. Soil is the basis of terrestrial ecosystems and agriculture, participating in nutrient cycling, water storage and infiltration, plant support and microbial activity. The […]
FONTAGRO and EMBRAPA sign a Memorandum of Understanding to promote and foster cooperation in the agricultural sector The agreement, which materializes after 24 years of joint work, will consolidate a basis on which both institutions can explore opportunities for cooperation and collaboration. Washington, United States, August 2022 – With the aim of […]
Satellite monitoring of quantity and quality of available biomass in pastoral livestock systems in LAC With an investment of USD 1,347,547, MPI New Zealand, the Global Research Alliance (GRA) and FONTAGRO will finance a project called “Satellite monitoring of quantity and quality of biomass available in pastoral livestock systems in Latin America and the Caribbean […]
FONTAGRO part of extensive research on soil carbon farming as a climate solution A global collaboration effort is taking place to develop and implement climate-smart farming solutions, with a $15 million study on the potential of soil management practices to mitigate climate change. Aug 26th, WASHINGTON- Loyal with its compromise to support […]
FONTAGRO promotes project on sustainable management of irrigation and fertilization in quinoa Universities and research institutes from Argentina, Chile, Ecuador and Peru are joining forces to carry out the FONTAGRO project “Sustainable management of irrigation and fertilization in quinoa”, with an investment of USD 658,849. Proper water and fertilization management is central to optimizing […]