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Monitoring, Evaluation and Best Practices

Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies

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Artisanal biopreparations in agriculture

16/01/2025 Go to Evidence

The study analyzes advances and trends in the use of artisanal biopreparations in Latin American agriculture, made with natural ingredients and native microorganisms as an alternative to conventional agrochemicals. Through a bibliometric analysis, it identifies the leading countries in research (Brazil, Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico), the main types of biopreparations, such as Bokashi, and the crops where they are applied. The study highlights the need to strengthen applied research, knowledge dissemination, and collaboration between scientists and farmers to expand the adoption of sustainable agroecological practices.

Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria – Agrosavia. Centro de Investigación Tibaitatá. Mosquera, Colombia.

Santos-Díaz, A. M., Uribe-Gutiérrez, L. A., Quiroga-Cubides, G. M., Camelo-Rusinque, M., Martínez-Lemus, E. P., & Zuluaga, M. V. (2025). Biopreparados en la agricultura latinoamericana: Avances y tendencias. Siembra, 12(1).

Tag: Innovation SustainableProductivity AgroecologicalSystems
Country: Latin America and the Caribbean (countries)
Sector: Agriculture, forestry, and fishery products Agrobiotechnology Environment and natural resources
Area: Science, Technology, and Innovation Biodiversity Conservation Bioinputs
Instrument: Support to technological research and development Technical assistance to producers Education and training for farmers Scientific-technological transfer (from the laboratory to the market)
Beneficiary: Researchers Agricultural producers
Result: Institutional capacity building Technological Innovation Improved productivity Impact: Environmental sustainability

Cultural management in ecological practices

26/10/2024 Go to Evidence

A comparative study conducted by the University of Costa Rica (UCR) analyzes agroecological practices in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, highlighting the role of cultural agricultural management and ancestral knowledge in farm sustainability. Through interviews and field observation, it identifies key categories such as soil fertility, productive diversification, biological control, and resource conservation. The article shows how peasant traditions strengthen resilience, productive autonomy, and local innovation, driven by cooperation networks between farmers, NGOs, and international agencies.

Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica.

Picado, H. V. (2024). Manejo cultural en prácticas agroproductivas ecológicas, los casos de Nicaragua, Costa Rica y Panamá. Mercator (Fortaleza), 23, e23034.

Tag: ClimateSmartAgriculture SustainableProductivity AgroecologicalSystems
Country: Costa Rica Nicaragua Panama
Sector: Agri-environmental Science, technology and innovation Environment and natural resources
Area: Science, Technology, and Innovation Biodiversity Conservation Regenerative and Resilient Agriculture
Instrument: Support to technological research and development International technical cooperation Agricultural extension services
Beneficiary: Family agriculture Rural communities Agricultural producers
Result: Increased knowledge Productive diversification Soil health Impact: Environmental sustainability

Biodiversity and agricultural biofertilizers

16/10/2024 Go to Evidence

The article analyzes how Colombia is leveraging its microbial biodiversity to develop biofertilizers, examining scientific advances, market trends, and regulatory challenges facing the country in its efforts to promote more sustainable and competitive agriculture.

Laboratorio de Interacciones Moleculares de Microorganismos Agrícolas (LIMMA) Universidad de los Andes (Colombia)

Reyes, P., Oliveros, J., Racedo, C., & Giraldo, A. B. (2024). Uso de la biodiversidad para mejorar la agricultura: tendencias en la investigación y el mercado en biofertilizantes en Colombia. Naturaleza y Sociedad. Desafíos Medioambientales, (10).

Tag: Innovation SustainableProductivity Nature-Based_Solutions
Country: Colombia
Sector: Agrobiotechnology Fertilizers (Value Chain) Environment and natural resources
Area: Science, Technology, and Innovation Soil Health Bioinputs
Instrument: Support to technological research and development Sanitary, phytosanitary and biosafety standards Scientific-technological transfer (from the laboratory to the market)
Beneficiary: Researchers Agricultural producers
Result: Technological Innovation Improved productivity Soil health Impact: Environmental sustainability

Endangered species

08/10/2024 Go to Evidence

86% of endangered species, or 24,000 out of 28,000, are threatened by agriculture, which is the main driver of biodiversity loss.

Apoyar la transformación de los sistemas alimentarios hacia la sostenibilidad y resiliencia. Libro Blanco. PNUD

Benton, T., Bieg, C., Harwatt, H., Pudasaini, R., y Wellesley, L. (2021). Food System Impacts on Biodiversity Loss: Three levers for food system transformation in support of nature. Chatham House.

Tag: Forests&Biodiversity
Country: World (aggregate)
Sector: Agri-Food (total)
Result: Impact: Improved biodiversity status