{"id":31965,"date":"2025-02-06T10:53:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T16:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/?p=31965"},"modified":"2025-02-13T08:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T14:02:13","slug":"productores-en-pequena-y-mediana-escala-de-musaceas-pueden-postular-ideas-hasta-el-12-de-febrero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/2025\/02\/06\/productores-en-pequena-y-mediana-escala-de-musaceas-pueden-postular-ideas-hasta-el-12-de-febrero\/","title":{"rendered":"Small and Medium-Scale Banana Producers Can Submit Ideas Until February 12"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>The INNOVA-VERDE-Sector Musaceae Ideas Contest aims to strengthen the production of bananas, plantains, abac\u00e1, and other musaceae through innovative proposals.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/li><\/ul><p>In Costa Rica, musaceae production covers 56,872 hectares, including crops such as native bananas, date bananas, and plantains. According to an article published by the <a href=\"https:\/\/revistas.uned.ac.cr\/index.php\/cuadernos\/article\/download\/4337\/6462?inline=1#:~:text=A%20nivel%20nacional%2C%20en%20Costa,et%20al.%2C%202020).\">UNED Research Journal<\/a> (2023), these crops, unlike export bananas, are often produced by small-scale production units, highlighting the importance of promoting initiatives that strengthen the sector.<\/p><p>One such initiative is the <a href=\"https:\/\/transformainnova.org\/noticias\/proyectos-innovadores-de-banano-platano-y-otras-musaceas-pueden-concursar-por\">INNOVA-VERDE Ideas Contest: Musaceae Sector<\/a>, part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/transformainnova.org\/\">TRANSFORMA-INNOVA program<\/a>, which seeks to support small and medium-scale producers with innovative proposals for the cultivation and processing of musaceae. The deadline to submit ideas is <strong>February 12<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Workshops to Support Producer Participation<\/strong><\/p><p>From January 20 to 24, three workshops were held in Talamanca, Siquirres, and Gu\u00e1piles, in the Lim\u00f3n province, concluding with a fourth workshop in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqu\u00ed, in the Heredia province. Additionally, on Thursday, January 30, a virtual workshop was conducted, enabling participation from individuals in Cartago, San Ram\u00f3n, Esparza, Upala, and Turrialba, among other locations.<\/p><p>These meetings brought together representatives of associations, producers, and officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) to provide information about the contest and facilitate the application process. &nbsp;<\/p><p>According to Vladimir Valera, director of ACTIVA-CATIE from the Forests and Biodiversity in Productive Landscapes Unit at CATIE (Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center), which organized the workshops, the goal was to ensure that participants understood the application form and could visualize the opportunities presented by the contest.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, Patricio Rojas, an extensionist from MAG in Siquirres, emphasized that these initiatives are crucial for the economic and social development of Costa Rica\u2019s Caribbean region, where a significant portion of economically important musaceae is grown.<\/p><p>\u201cThese initiatives provide support to small and medium-scale musaceae producers, strengthening production and benefiting families while promoting sustainable practices for the environment and the agricultural sector,\u201d Rojas stated.<\/p><p><strong>Commitment to Inclusion and Local Development<\/strong><\/p><p>The workshops had 78 participants, including representatives from the contest\u2019s prioritized groups: women, young people, Indigenous individuals, and Afro-descendants. At least 25% of the proposals are expected to be led by members of these sectors. &nbsp;<\/p><p>Hans Herz, agribusiness advisor at GIZ, highlighted the positive response from participants.<\/p><p>\u201cSeeing the enthusiasm of so many people, especially women who have faced significant challenges in maintaining their plantain, banana, and date banana farms, motivates us to continue supporting these types of initiatives,\u201d Herz affirmed.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas1-Foto-de-Geanina-Lupario.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31968\" style=\"width:476px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas1-Foto-de-Geanina-Lupario.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas1-Foto-de-Geanina-Lupario-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas1-Foto-de-Geanina-Lupario-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas1-Foto-de-Geanina-Lupario-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas1-Foto-de-Geanina-Lupario-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo of Geanina Lupario<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><p>One of these producers is Geanina Lupario from Yorkin in Talamanca, who emphasized the importance of these opportunities for remote communities like hers.<\/p><p>\u201cWe live in an area without electricity and have to walk two hours to leave. Accessing these spaces is difficult, and few opportunities reach us, so we want to take full advantage of them,\u201d said Lupario, a representative of the Bribri people.<\/p><p><strong>How to Submit an Idea?<\/strong><\/p><p>Individuals interested in submitting a proposal related to musaceae production or processing can find more information on the ACTIVA-CATIE website: <a href=\"https:\/\/activa.catie.ac.cr\/web\/\">https:\/\/activa.catie.ac.cr\/web\/<\/a><\/p><p>For any inquiries, they can write to: <a href=\"mailto:musaceas@catie.ac.cr\">musaceas@catie.ac.cr<\/a> .<\/p><p><strong>Deadline:<\/strong> Wednesday, February 12.<\/p><p>Applications must include <strong>a form with the proposal or idea and a budget in Excel format <\/strong>blank templates for these documents can be downloaded from the <a href=\"https:\/\/activa.catie.ac.cr\/web\/\">ACTIVA-CATIE website.<\/a> The document submission system will close at midnight on February 12.<\/p><p>It is important to remember that the <strong>deadline to submit your idea is February 12.<\/strong> The submission portal will close at midnight, requiring both a completed form and an Excel file with the budget. &nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 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=\"638\" data-id=\"31969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-grupal-taller-en-Guapiles.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-grupal-taller-en-Guapiles.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-grupal-taller-en-Guapiles-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-grupal-taller-en-Guapiles-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-grupal-taller-en-Guapiles-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Foto-grupal-taller-en-Guapiles-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Group photo workshop in Gu\u00e1piles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" data-id=\"31971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas3-Foto-grupal-taller-en-Siquirres.jpg\" alt=\"Foto grupal taller en Siquirres\" class=\"wp-image-31971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas3-Foto-grupal-taller-en-Siquirres.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas3-Foto-grupal-taller-en-Siquirres-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas3-Foto-grupal-taller-en-Siquirres-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas3-Foto-grupal-taller-en-Siquirres-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas3-Foto-grupal-taller-en-Siquirres-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Group photo workshop in Siquirres<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" data-id=\"31970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas2-Foto-grupal-taller-en-Talamanca.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas2-Foto-grupal-taller-en-Talamanca.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas2-Foto-grupal-taller-en-Talamanca-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas2-Foto-grupal-taller-en-Talamanca-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas2-Foto-grupal-taller-en-Talamanca-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/postular-ideas2-Foto-grupal-taller-en-Talamanca-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Group photo workshop in Talamanca<\/figcaption><\/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>Vladimir Valera<br>Director<br>Director Innovation and Entrepreneurship Laboratory (ACTIVA-CATIE)<br>Forests and Biodiversity in Productive Landscapes Unit<br><a href=\"mailto:Vladimir.valera@catie.ac.cr\">Vladimir.valera@catie.ac.cr<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Karen Aguilar<br>Contest Mentor<br>ACTIVA-CATIE<br>Forests and Biodiversity in Productive Landscapes Unit<br><a href=\"mailto:musaceas@catie.ac.cr\">musaceas@catie.ac.cr<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Hans Herz<br>Agribusiness Advisor<br>TRANSFORMA-INNOVA Program<br>GIZ<br><a href=\"mailto:hans.herzmendez@giz.de\">hans.herzmendez@giz.de<\/a><\/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>Marianela Arg\u00fcello L.<br>Education and Communication Specialist<br>Director Innovation and Entrepreneurship Laboratory (ACTIVA-CATIE)<br>Forests and Biodiversity in Productive Landscapes Unit<br>CATIE<br><a href=\"mailto:marguello@catie.ac.cr\">marguello@catie.ac.cr<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>En Costa Rica, la producci\u00f3n de mus\u00e1ceas abarca 56 872 hect\u00e1reas, incluyendo cultivos como banano criollo, d\u00e1til y pl\u00e1tano. Seg\u00fan un art\u00edculo publicado por la UNED Research Journal (2023), estos cultivos, a diferencia del banano de exportaci\u00f3n, son producidos muchas &hellip; <\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":31967,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"pmpro_default_level":"0","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31965","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","pmpro-has-access"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31965","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31965"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31965\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32158,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31965\/revisions\/32158"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31967"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31965"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31965"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.catie.ac.cr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31965"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}