In the era of big data, agricultural research increasingly relies on the use of digital tools to efficiently process large volumes of information. How can we integrate languages like Python, […]
Global agricultural production is facing significant changes with the emergence of vertical farming, which presents various techniques to optimize yields in food production. These cultivation methods offer an ecological and […]
Jorge Ganoza Roncal, Vice President of FONTAGRO and Director of INIA Peru, took an active role in Science Week, a landmark gathering held from April 7 to 12 in Nairobi, […]
On March 27, FONTAGRO successfully held the webinar “Conceptual frameworks and technologies for optimized water use management in agriculture,” which addressed key advancements and tools for improving water use efficiency […]
As part of the Second Regional Dialogue on Science, Technology, and Innovation in Agri-Food Systems of Latin America and the Caribbean, led by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture […]
From March 11 to 19, 2025, FONTAGRO successfully carried out a virtual training course on “Research Project Preparation.” The course strengthened the skills of 25 researchers in developing effective research […]
In a recent FONTAGRO webinar that brought together experts in agroecology and sustainability, participants discussed the vast opportunities the soil microbiome offers to improve fertilizer effectiveness and promote sustainable agricultural […]
Today, there are robust conceptual frameworks and mature new technologies for the optimized management of water resources in agriculture. In this context, one of the most notable scientific and technological […]
The microbial biodiversity of the soil, or microbiome, plays a key role in plant growth and health, thanks to the unique metabolic capacities that microorganisms provide. They contribute to improving […]
On March 6, FONTAGRO held a webinar focused on recognizing the significance of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Program, an initiative launched by FAO in 2002. This program […]