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This month, IESC’s U.S. Department of Agriculture Food for Progress Agricultural and Climate Smart Innovations (Proyecto ATraCSI) Project supported the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA) to host a tri-national roundtable. As part of our efforts to increase trade facilitation in northern Central America, we brought together 35 representatives from the ministries of economy in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. A key topic of discussion was creating a unified Central American market. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)

🙏Thanks to AgriBusiness Global for organizing and to Renee Targos for moderating a great session today about the “Need to know regulations” in the key regions. Was great to represent the EU region! Staying ahead of the curve when it comes to regulatory is a must. Want to know more about it just PM me!

New thinking and knowledge exchange are a powerful combination but farmer co-operation and supply collaboration are key to maximise it's potential. Do you think the SAOS article offers a fresh perspective ? #workingtogether #knowledgeexchange #farming

Enhancing Trap Cropping Reliability for Potato Cyst Nematode Control Collaborative Effort Aims to Empower Farmers Against Potato Cyst Nematode Pressure A pioneering effort to bolster the effectiveness of trap cropping in mitigating potato cyst nematode (PCN) pressure is underway, spearheaded by a collaborative feasibility study backed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Innovate UK. The initiative brings together key stakeholders […] https://lnkd.in/eNVJNPn4

The Advanced Governance Series (AGS) is intentionally tailored for board members of agricultural and rural cooperatives. It combines timely, content-rich courses with dynamic peer interactions. Learn more about these modules at https://lnkd.in/geMFKxbb

Looking forward to presenting tomorrow on “How rethinking Transport and Logistics Policy and Solutions” may offer tangible hope to post farm gate sector.

In the heart of every thriving agricultural community lies the strength and resilience of farmer's organizations. These organizations are pivotal in empowering small-scale farmers, providing them with the tools and resources to succeed. From enhancing production capabilities to streamlining market access, the key to unlocking this potential is clear: financial access. But why is finance so critical for these groups? It's the backbone supporting infrastructure development, equipment acquisition, and delivering essential services. This benefits the farmers and strengthens the agricultural sector as a whole.

Farmers can now enter the 2025 Soil Farmer of the Year competition, which celebrates leadership in soil management as a tool to support the overall resilience of farm businesses. https://lnkd.in/eCyAHRku

Has your season unfolded as expected? John Maman, Senior Director of Business Development at Nutrien Financial, reminds us that there are ways to be profitable in every type of environment. He emphasizes that now is the time to reassess both your agronomic and business strategies. Read more in Progressive Farmer’s Businesslink story: https://bit.ly/45spv3f

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