The Inter -Marican Institute for Agriculture Cooperation (IIA) has signed an agreement with the Bayer Company OM Support for small farmers from different places around the world in regenerative agricultural initiatives For the sustainable transformation of its production.
The IIA has reported that the agreement they have reached with German chemistry is proposed prefer the sustainable transformation of small farmersWith the aim of increasing productivity in harmony with the preservation of natural resources.
Joint work is part of a worldwide Bayer initiative that is considering benefit 100 million farmers worldwide to 2030Due to strategic alliances aimed at training in sustainable, profitable and low carbon production.
Bayer and the IIA with regenerative agriculture
The Inter -Marican Institute for Agriculture Cooperation (IIA) recently announced that they will train small farmers together with the Bayer Company in America, Africa and India in the Fundamental principles of regenerative agriculture.
The aim of the initiative is that small farmers adopt Regenerative practices, to contribute to the recovery of degraded soils, to the increase in biodiversityAnd at the same time access to better market opportunities, generating local value chains and promoting a cooperation community.
“The launch of this program is very important. We ratify the empowerment project of 100 million producers in countries with a low and average income. Producers must be Professional and keep in mind that they have been called to be protagonists. This is a productive and impact alliance. If we continue to work for this line, there is a future for our rural areas, “said the general manager of the IIA, Manuel Otero.
The program is dictated online Spanish, English and Portuguese, but also in Swahili, who is spoken of around 140 million people in different African countries, as well as in Hindi, the most used language in India.
“The Regenerative agriculture is a solution that is adapted to the needs of every farmer to prefer results such as carbon collection And an improvement in soil health, “said Bayer’s sustainability and strategic commitment manager and strategic commitment, which added that” knowledge transfer and training are essential to reach small farmers. “
The IIA explained that this kind of long -term programs and policy are needed to record family farmers and to generate a new dynamic in the areas, With an excellent participation of science and innovation.
According to the parties, this will open the door to the transfer of knowledge and tangible and measurable effects that will contribute to food security, environmental protection and social -economic development of rural communities. The program will take place within the framework of the Bayer project called ‘Empowerment of 100 million small farmers (empowerment of 100 million small farmers).
The IIA, an international organism that specializes in the agriculture of the Inter -Marican system, explained that this initiative is part of the strategic alliances that the Agency supports to promote agricultural and rural development on the continent. The Minister of Guyana, Zulfikar Mustapha, who participated in the launch of the initiative, emphasized the importance for Latin -America and the Caribbean to build bridges with India and Africa.
«We are confronted Similar challenges with regard to climate, soil breakdown and loss of biodiversity. Regenerative agriculture offers a sustainable solution that has been brought to the local context. When working together, these regions can increase resilience and food security, “the minister said. EFE / ECOTICIA.COM