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Costa Rica: Four Weeks of Rainfall Deficits
During the four weeks from September 14 to October 11, 2026, the IMN forecasts below-normal rainfall in Costa Rica's Pacific region, Central Valley, and Western Northern Zone. The pattern is expected to be associated with El Niño and stronger-than-u... -
Costa Rica: Northern Zone Could Receive 155 mm
Between 30 and 155 mm of rain could accumulate in Costa Rica's Northern Zone from September 14 to 20, 2026, the highest forecast range among the country's regions. The probability of an extreme event is low, at about 25%, and forecast uncertainty is ... -
Costa Rica Forecasts a Dry Week Nationwide
From October 5 to 11, 2026, every region of Costa Rica is forecast to receive below-normal rainfall. The IMN estimates an extreme-event probability of about 20%, although it reports high uncertainty for this final week of the outlook.
Incentives or subsidies for the adoption of good sustainable production practices
These are support measures offered to agricultural producers with the aim of promoting the adoption of more efficient agricultural practices in the use of natural resources
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Costa Rica: Four Weeks of Rainfall Deficits
During the four weeks from September 14 to October 11, 2026, the IMN forecasts below-normal rainfall in Costa Rica's Pacific region, Central Valley, and Western Northern Zone. The pattern is expected to be associated with El Niño and stronger-than-usual trade winds.
Costa Rica: Northern Zone Could Receive 155 mm
Between 30 and 155 mm of rain could accumulate in Costa Rica's Northern Zone from September 14 to 20, 2026, the highest forecast range among the country's regions. The probability of an extreme event is low, at about 25%, and forecast uncertainty is also low.
Costa Rica Forecasts a Dry Week Nationwide
From October 5 to 11, 2026, every region of Costa Rica is forecast to receive below-normal rainfall. The IMN estimates an extreme-event probability of about 20%, although it reports high uncertainty for this final week of the outlook.
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29th Environmental Protection Fund Competition (FPA) 2026
National initiative of Chile's Ministry of the Environment that, through the 29th Environmental Protection Fund Competition 2026, finances 144 citizen-led projects aimed at protecting, conserving or restoring the environment across all regions of the country. Projects are implemented by community organizations, neighborhood associations, parent organizations, nonprofit foundations and corporations, indigenous associations and communities, and other eligible organizations. Each selected project receives CLP 6,000,000 and may implement activities related to biodiversity conservation and restoration, environmental education, school or community gardens, waste management, climate change, energy savings and efficiency, and water efficiency.
Irrigation and Drainage Investment Subsidy under Law No. 18,450 - 2026 Budget
Public program implemented by Chile's National Irrigation Commission to finance private investments in irrigation and drainage works through the subsidy mechanism established under Law No. 18,450 during 2026. The initiative supports projects aimed at improving and expanding irrigation infrastructure, increasing water-use efficiency, improving water availability for agricultural land, adopting modern irrigation systems, and constructing or rehabilitating irrigation and drainage works. Chile's 2026 Budget Law allocates CLP 108.688 billion to the irrigation and drainage investment subsidy and establishes specific expenditure and competition limits administered by the National Irrigation Commission.
Sustainable Regenerative Livestock in the Arenal-Huetar Norte Conservation Area (ACAHN)
Project aimed at transforming livestock production in the Arenal-Huetar Norte Conservation Area of Costa Rica through sustainable and regenerative practices, stronger governance and capacity building for producers and institutions, access to incentives and finance, silvopastoral systems, improved grazing, soil and water management, restoration of riparian forests and wetlands, digital monitoring, traceability and deforestation-free production. The intervention seeks to strengthen rural livelihoods, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve biodiversity and restore ecosystems, with attention to women, youth and the Maleku Indigenous people.
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Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership 2023-2028
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year agreement among Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial governments, running from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The agreement provides CAD 3.5 billion to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sectors. It includes CAD 1 billion in federal programs and activities and CAD 2.5 billion in cost-shared programs, funded 60 percent by the federal government and 40 percent by provincial and territorial governments. Its priorities are sector capacity, growth and competitiveness; climate change and environment; science, research and innovation; market development and trade; and resiliency and public trust. The framework includes marketing, competitiveness, innovation, science, diversity, and assurance programs, as well as business risk management programs such as AgriStability, AgriInsurance, AgriInvest, and AgriRecovery and the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program.
National Plan for Irrigated Agriculture and Land Drainage (PLANARSAT) - Phase I (2015-2019)
National subsectoral plan to promote and strengthen irrigated agriculture and land drainage in Venezuela during Phase I (2015-2019). It articulates agrifood policies and provides for the rehabilitation, improvement and consolidation of public irrigation and drainage systems, development of new areas, infrastructure investment, inventory, evaluation, monitoring and control mechanisms, capacity building for users, efficient management of soil and water resources, and incentives for the maintenance and conservation of investments, with the purpose of contributing to food security and sovereignty, productivity, sustainability and integrated rural development.
Resolution No. 255/026: Beneficiaries of the Tax Credit for Investments in Access to Water for Productive Use
Resolution No. 255/026 of Uruguay's Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries determines a list of ten agricultural holding operators eligible for the tax credit established under Article 2 of Law No. 18,747 and its implementing regulation. The benefit is equivalent to 10 percent of eligible investments made to facilitate access to water for productive use. The resolution recognizes tax credits totaling 1,010,571 Uruguayan pesos after the General Directorate for Rural Development assessed the applications and verified compliance with the applicable requirements. It also instructs the administration to notify the General Tax Directorate and each beneficiary producer of the recognized tax credit.
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ImpactCAF: Towards a resilient, sustainable, and regenerative agricultural sector
Institutional program of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) aimed at evaluating, highlighting, and strengthening the impact of its financing and technical cooperation operations in the agricultural sector of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The initiative promotes a model of sustainable, inclusive, and regenerative agriculture, integrating climate resilience, technological innovation, efficient management of natural resources, and the inclusion of small producers in sustainable value chains.
Implementation of sustainable agroforestry systems in coffee farms for agricultural frontier closure
This initiative seeks to strengthen sustainable agroforestry productive systems in coffee farms that contribute to the closure of the agricultural frontier for deforestation reduction and income generation for small rural producers. The project includes the establishment of approximately 2,000 hectares of agroforestry systems through planting 500,000 forest trees, strengthening 600 hectares of existing coffee plantations, and strengthening the productive process for environmental impact reduction. A gender-focused agroforestry extension program will be implemented including technical training, commercial plans and voluntary zero deforestation agreements. The initiative will benefit small coffee producers in the departments of Cesar, Magdalena, Santander and Norte de Santander, prioritizing vulnerable populations, indigenous, Afro-Colombian and peasant communities with a minimum of 25% women participation.
NAMA for a Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Livestock Sector in Honduras
The NAMA for a Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Livestock Sector in Honduras seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock sector through sustainable practices that increase farm productivity and resilience. Silvopastoral systems, biodigesters, organic fertilizers and nutritional blocks will be implemented to improve livestock management and reduce deforestation. This initiative aligns with national development plans, contributing to goals of poverty reduction, job creation, ecological restoration and climate mitigation. The goal is to transform the livestock sector into a net carbon sink, with positive social, environmental and economic impacts. Implementation considers two reduction scenarios, aiming for conversion of 20% or 30% of current practices to sustainable practices.
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