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Effects of temperature on cattle
A study of 159 Gyr crossbred dairy cows under tropical conditions in Peru compared two estrus synchronization protocols (conventional PC9 vs. extended J-Synch6) for follicular timed induction (FTAI) and evaluated their relationship with heat stress i... -
Low-yield goat farming systems in the dry forest
This study characterizes goat production systems in the Peruvian Amazonian tropical dry forest using multivariate analysis. Productive, reproductive, nutritional, health, and socioeconomic variables were evaluated to identify producer typologies and ... -
Plan distribution
795, 565, 333 and 317 plans were executed in cotton, livestock, dairy and citrus respectively, demonstrating PRODAF's multi-channel focus.
Dairy Value Chain
A space for reflection, analysis, and monitoring of policies, along with their national and regional contexts, as well as the exchange of perspectives and visions for the future to transform agri-food systems and the dairy sector in the region. Contact: Alejandra Díaz alejandra.diaz@iica.int
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Effects of temperature on cattle
A study of 159 Gyr crossbred dairy cows under tropical conditions in Peru compared two estrus synchronization protocols (conventional PC9 vs. extended J-Synch6) for follicular timed induction (FTAI) and evaluated their relationship with heat stress index (THI) in seven critical phases of the program. Both protocols showed similar estrus and pregnancy rates, but J-Synch6 produced larger preovulatory follicles, and its estrus manifestation was more sensitive to hours without heat stress (THI < 72) and to stress peaks (THI ≥ 83) during the follicular growth phase (Vásquez et al., 2025).
Low-yield goat farming systems in the dry forest
This study characterizes goat production systems in the Peruvian Amazonian tropical dry forest using multivariate analysis. Productive, reproductive, nutritional, health, and socioeconomic variables were evaluated to identify producer typologies and understand the dynamics affecting the efficiency of the goat system. The analysis allowed for the distinction of groups with differentiated practices and varying levels of technology, which is key to designing interventions aimed at improving productivity and sustainability (Rodríguez et al., 2025).
Plan distribution
795, 565, 333 and 317 plans were executed in cotton, livestock, dairy and citrus respectively, demonstrating PRODAF's multi-channel focus.
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Second Rural Productive Partnerships Project - Colombia
The project strengthened productive alliances between smallholder rural producer organizations and private agribusiness buyers through subproject financing combining technical assistance, productive asset investment, and business development training to improve market access. Its objective was to increase rural competitiveness and agricultural entrepreneurship in poor rural communities through a demand-driven scheme anchored in private sector engagement. The project incorporated explicit inclusion mechanisms targeting women, indigenous communities, and Afro-Colombians within agricultural value chains.
Dairy Hub Project - Honduras
Initiative aimed at revitalizing the Honduran dairy sector through training for small producers, technical assistance, technology transfer, and strengthening quality practices in milk production. The project seeks to increase productivity, improve health standards, and formalize milk collection and processing for the benefit of more than 1,000 farms, contributing both to the sustainability of the value chain and to national food security.
School Glass of Milk Program
The School Glass of Milk Program is a national initiative established by law that guarantees the minimum consumption of two glasses of fluid milk of national production per week to students of preschool and basic education in public educational centers. The program articulates national milk production with school feeding through a supply mechanism that involves associations, cooperatives and independent producers. The milk is industrially processed with UHT technology and distributed directly to schools, replacing the powdered milk that was previously delivered. The program has legal support through Decree No. 304 of 2013 "Law of the School Glass of Milk Program" and benefits more than 2,200 Salvadoran ranchers organized in about 30 associative groups.
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Colombia: Law No. 2585 of 2026 – Establishing Instruments to Guarantee a Sustainable and Deforestation-Free Cattle Production Chain (Sustainable Deforestation-Free Livestock)
Establishes the regulatory framework for a sustainable, deforestation-free bovine cattle production chain in Colombia, linking animal traceability systems with the Forest and Carbon Monitoring System, the multipurpose cadastre, and the real property registry. It amends Law 1659 of 2013 to expand the mandate of the National Animal Traceability Commission, placing anti-deforestation goals at the core of agricultural information systems. The law creates the National Deforestation Council (CONALDEF) and introduces a "Deforestation-Free Producer" certification, the NTC 6550:2021 Environmental Seal, high-surveillance zones in active deforestation hotspots, and due diligence obligations for all actors across the beef and dairy value chain.
Dairy and Products Annual 2024 - Argentina
USDA FAS annual report on the Argentine dairy sector, including production, trade, exports, market outlook, and sectoral analysis for dairy products in Argentina.
Dairy Fund Will Provide Reimbursable Assistance to Producers
The Government of Uruguay approved reimbursable assistance for dairy producers through the Dairy Fund, aimed at financially supporting the dairy sector and improving the economic stability of milk producers.
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Second Rural Productive Partnerships Project - Colombia
The project strengthened productive alliances between smallholder rural producer organizations and private agribusiness buyers through subproject financing combining technical assistance, productive asset investment, and business development training to improve market access. Its objective was to increase rural competitiveness and agricultural entrepreneurship in poor rural communities through a demand-driven scheme anchored in private sector engagement. The project incorporated explicit inclusion mechanisms targeting women, indigenous communities, and Afro-Colombians within agricultural value chains.
Food and Nutritional Security for Children and Salvadoran Households (SANNHOS)
The SANNHOS program is a joint United Nations initiative that seeks to strengthen food and nutritional security in El Salvador, focusing on three municipalities in the Chalatenango department. The program works with 600 vulnerable families to establish sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient food systems. It strengthens the regulatory framework and governance in FNS at national and local levels with a gender and human rights approach. Interventions include improvements in feeding, nutrition and health practices, especially for children under 5 years old, pregnant women and women of reproductive age. The program promotes active participation of women in training processes and productive enterprises to improve decision-making about family health.
Strengthening dairy cattle production in the Municipality of Tiahuanacu - Bolivia
Increase milk production in the Municipality of Tiahuanacu by 20%, from 33,019.80 to 39,623.76 liters of milk per year, to ensure supply to the domestic market.
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