{"id":30619,"date":"2024-11-22T10:26:13","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T16:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/?p=30619"},"modified":"2024-11-22T10:36:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T16:36:11","slug":"inta-de-costa-rica-y-catas-de-la-republica-de-china-fortalecen-su-colaboracion-en-el-catie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/2024\/11\/22\/inta-de-costa-rica-y-catas-de-la-republica-de-china-fortalecen-su-colaboracion-en-el-catie\/","title":{"rendered":"INTA of Costa Rica and CATAS of the People's Republic of China Strengthen Collaboration at CATIE"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><em>The delegation visited the Center and toured the International Coffee and Cocoa Collections, where they learned about advancements in grafting techniques and sustainable management practices.<\/em><br><\/em><\/li><\/ul><p>The Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) welcomed a delegation from Costa Rica's National Institute of Innovation and Agricultural Technology Transfer (INTA) and the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) as part of a technical and academic exchange tour. This collaboration aims to enhance knowledge in tropical crops.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA2-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA2-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>Laura Ram\u00edrez Cart\u00edn, from INTA's Knowledge Management Department, explained that this visit is part of the longstanding technical cooperation between Costa Rica and China.<\/p><p>\"We are working on the improvement of tropical crops such as rubber, cocoa, coffee, bananas, tropical roots, and mango. Collaboration with CATAS has allowed us to engage both theoretically and practically, and what better place to visit than CATIE, one of the leading international centers for cocoa and coffee,\" said Ram\u00edrez.<\/p><p>The exchange included professionals from various INTA centers across the country, highlighting the participation of young professionals and an institutional commitment to gender equity. Ram\u00edrez emphasized, \"It is essential to nurture knowledge in this new generation, promoting their professional development.\"<\/p><p><strong>Technical Activities<\/strong><\/p><p>The delegation toured CATIE's International Coffee and Cocoa Collections, where the institution's specialists shared advancements in grafting techniques and sustainable management practices.<\/p><p>In the afternoon, meetings were held with Laura Benegas, Director of the Inclusive Green Development Research Division (DIDVI), and Rolando Cerda, Coordinator of the Agroforestry and Coffee and Cocoa Breeding Unit.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" data-id=\"30623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA3.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA3-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" data-id=\"30624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA4-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA4-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p><\/p><p>Roberto Camacho, Executive Director of INTA, expressed gratitude to CATIE for hosting the national technicians and visiting Chinese professionals. \"It is crucial to maintain these cooperative ties between government authorities and institutions like CATIE to strengthen knowledge and agricultural production that benefits our country,\" Camacho stated.<\/p><p><strong>Cooperation for Sustainability<\/strong><\/p><p>The sessions at CATIE were part of a broader program that included training sessions in Gu\u00e1piles and farm visits from November 11 to 23. The program focused on transferring innovative agricultural technologies. This joint effort between INTA and CATAS aims to implement sustainable solutions that benefit the agricultural sectors of both countries.<\/p><p>The visit reaffirmed CATIE's role as a strategic ally in the region, emphasizing its position as a platform for learning and innovation in tropical agriculture.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" data-id=\"30626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA5.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA5-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" data-id=\"30625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA6-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CATAS-INTA6-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><p><strong>More information:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p>Laura Benegas<br>Director, Inclusive Green Development Research Division (DIDVI)<br><a href=\"mailto:laura.benegas@catie.ac.cr\">laura.benegas@catie.ac.cr<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><p><strong> Written by:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p>Esteban Rodr\u00edguez Zamora<br>Communicator<br>Information Technology and Communication<br>CATIE<br><a href=\"mailto:esteban.rodriguez@catie.ac.cr\">esteban.rodriguez@catie.ac.cr<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>El CATIE (Centro Agron\u00f3mico Tropical de Investigaci\u00f3n y Ense\u00f1anza) recibi\u00f3 a una delegaci\u00f3n del Instituto Nacional de Innovaci\u00f3n y Transferencia en Tecnolog\u00eda Agropecuaria (INTA) de Costa Rica y del Centro de Ciencias Agr\u00edcolas Tropicales (CATAS) de la Rep\u00fablica Popular China, &hellip; 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