The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announces the addition of 27 distinguished Peruvian institutions to the International System for Agricultural Science and Technology (AGRIS). This achievement underscores Peru’s commitment to contributing cutting-edge research to the global agricultural knowledge network.

The newly joined institutions include:

• Universidad Femenina del Sagrado Corazón
• Universidad Le Cordon Bleu
• Universidad Nacional de Tumbes
• Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
• Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
• Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas
• Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa
• Universidad Nacional de San Martín
• Universidad Nacional José Faustino Sánchez Carrión
• Universidad Católica de Santa María
• Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
• Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería
• Universidad de San Martín de Porres
• Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego
• Universidad Ricardo Palma
• Universidad Privada del Norte
• Universidad Nacional De La Amazonía Peruana
• Universidad Peruana Unión
• Universidad Nacional de San Martín – Tarapoto
• Universidad Nacional Intercultural Fabiola Salazar Leguía de Bagua
• Universidad Nacional Del Altiplano
• Universidad César Vallejo
• Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal
• Ministerio de Ambiente
• Universidad de Huánuco
• Universidad Científica del Sur
• Universidad Nacional del Centro del Perú
• Universidad Nacional Tecnológica de Lima Sur

These institutions collectively contribute over 9,200 new records to AGRIS, covering a wide array of topics such as agriculture, crop yield, potato varieties, irrigation, and biodiversity. This wealth of data will not only enhance AGRIS’ offerings but also serve as a vital resource for advancing sustainable agricultural practices globally.

This progress has significantly increased Peru’s contributions to AGRIS. The number of active data providers in Peru has risen from just 6 before 2023 to 38 today. This growth shows the collaborative efforts between AGRIS and FAO Peru, as well as the dedication of Peruvian institutions to advancing agricultural research and knowledge-sharing.

At the opening of the AGRIS presentation event in Peru, Mr. Fernando Castro, Projects Coordinator in Food Systems at FAO Peru, emphasized the importance of expanding scientific knowledge and applying it to overcome modern challenges. He highlighted the event’s pivotal role in disseminating agricultural research and fostering global knowledge exchange to advance food systems.

This remarkable achievement reflects the close collaboration between AGRIS and the FAO office in Peru, which has been instrumental in connecting local research with the international system. By contributing these records, Peruvian institutions are not only enhancing their international visibility but also empowering researchers, policymakers, and farmers with the knowledge needed to address pressing agricultural challenges and innovate for the future.

Explore the newly added Peruvian records on AGRIS and discover insights from one of the region’s most vibrant research networks. Click here to start exploring.