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 […]
Since 2009, FONTAGRO and the Government of New Zealand, as part of its contribution to the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA), have established a key partnership to […]
The Global Agricultural Heritage Systems (SIPAM) Program, launched by FAO in 2002, recognizes traditional agricultural systems as dynamic socio-ecological systems of terrestrial and marine landscapes that integrate ecological, social, and […]
FONTAGRO recognizes the importance of supporting projects that contribute to advancing sustainable agricultural practices and improving food security in the region. In this context, the “Climate-Resilient Potatoes – Andespapa” project, […]
In a context where food security is crucial for rural communities in Latin America, the project “Improving the yield of potatoes and other Andean tubers – Root to Food”, funded […]
On February 14, FONTAGRO hosted a webinar titled “AI for everyday use in scientific research,” bringing together a broad audience interested in exploring the applications of artificial intelligence in research. […]
Join us for this closing webinar of the FONTAGRO project: Root to Food, executed by the Javeriana University, the Corporation for Participatory and Sustainable Development of Small Rural Producers (PBA) […]
In recent years, generative artificial intelligence has become an accessible tool for those of us engaged in scientific and technological research. We are experiencing a fascinating transition, marked by varying […]
IDIAP and MIDA Panama have trained 638 people as part of a strategy to combat the threat of Foc TR4 in neighboring countries. Since 2022, as part of the FONTAGRO […]