FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean

Publications

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in Peru. The OCOP product is native potatoes, a cornerstone of Peruvian agriculture and culture. Peru is home to more than 3 000 varieties of potatoes, a testament to the country's rich agricultural biodiversity and ancestral farming knowledge. Native potatoes are not only vital for local food security but also represent a unique opportunity to promote sustainable agricultural practices and celebrate Peru’s cultural heritage.

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in Chile. The OCOP product is honey, a product of significant cultural, economic, and environmental importance. By focusing on honey, the OCOP initiative aims to promote sustainable production methods, improve market access, and increase the income of local beekeepers, particularly small-scale producers.

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in Panama. The OCOP product is coffee, a crop that holds immense cultural, economic, and environmental significance for the country. Renowned for producing high-quality specialty coffee, Panama has positioned itself as a leader in premium coffee markets

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in the Plurinational State of Bolivia. The OCOP product is quinoa, a crop that holds exceptional cultural, nutritional, and environmental significance. The Plurinational State of Bolivia is recognized as one of the world's primary producers of quinoa, often referred to as the "golden grain of the Andes." Quinoa’s unique resilience to harsh climates and its high nutritional value make it a cornerstone of food security both locally and globally.

29/11/2024

The 2024 edition of The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO 2024) explores complex linkages between food trade and nutrition and generates evidence to identify how trade affects dietary patterns and nutritional outcomes.

24/09/2024

The use of antibiotics and thus the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can be reduced by adopting the right husbandry practices. This publication provides practical tips to the livestock producer aiming at improving animal health and hence the reduced use of antibiotics

18/09/2024

Apía's Avocado Producers Association Aguacates de la Villa has been operating in the Municipality of Apía, Colombia, since 2013. It is a non-profit organization made up of small avocado producers.

Key Documents
Boletín de publicaciones 2024 ( In Spanish)
Publications
Contact

Mariela Ramírez

Regional Publications Coordinator