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Get to know FONTAGRO’s science, technology and innovation ecosystems that were introduced during the Annual Technical Follow-up Workshop as well as those individuals that competed for the 2023 Prize for Excellence. Agtech “AhoRa: Application for family farmers of Musa “Prize for Excellence 2023”. A free application that provides information about Musa banana […]
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The celebration of FONTAGRO’s 25th anniversary was attended by the members of FONTAGRO Board of Directors, FONTAGRO Executive Secretary, special guests, and high-level officials such as ambassadors and representatives of outstanding institutions such as IICA, IDB, CGIAR, FAO, CSIC, AECID, IRTA, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Polytechnic University of Valencia (Universidad […]
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°AHORA: APPLICATION FOR FAMILY FARMING OF MUSACEAE A project that seeks to improve planning and decision-making of agronomic practices in Musaceae (banana and plantain) plantations in the face of climate variability, with emphasis on family farming in Colombia, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. BOVINE PRODUCTIVITY IN THE SOUTH AMERICAN CHACO REGION The project […]
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DIGITALIZATION OF SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURE The project developed a technological solution that allows measuring soil humidity, robust, of low cost and high usability, to bring the Agriculture 4.0 revolution to all farmers in Colombia and Honduras. IRRIGATION ADVISORY SYSTEM AND TECHNOLOGIES OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION The efficient use of water is essential to sustainably […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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% […]
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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 […]