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FAO agricultural cooperation in Dominican Republic

Overview

The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) signed a US$480,000 technical cooperation agreement to modernize the nation’s agricultural sector. Spanning from October 2026 to April 2028, the initiative aims to enhance agricultural mechanization, strengthen phytosanitary health, and improve climate resilience. Key components include utilizing digital tools for the National Agricultural Mechanization Program (PRONAMEC) and deploying drones and georeferenced imagery for pest surveillance.

FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu conducted visits to various social and educational initiatives as part of the mission. These included the María Ruiz productive unit in Higüey, which supports vulnerable families through agroecology, and the Escuela Profesora Camila Beato Salas in Monte Plata, which utilizes OptiWaste technology to reduce food waste in school feeding programs. During his visit to the María Ruiz unit, Dongyu praised the integration of social protection with vocational training and food production, noting the program’s role in strengthening economic autonomy and food security.

Entities

Dominican Republic · Qu Dongyu · Supérate · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · Higüey

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Qu Dongyu, Director General of the FAO, visited the María Ruiz productive unit in Higüey.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The María Ruiz project is an initiative of the Supérate Social Development Directorate.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The project combines family agriculture with support for vulnerable families to foster economic autonomy and food security.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The initiative integrates social protection with training, food production, and income generation.

Timeline

10 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
FAO Director visits Dominican Republic food security project
FAO Director Qu Dongyu visited the María Ruiz productive unit in Higüey, Dominican Republic, to observe social protection and food security initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable families.
12 days ago

[BUSINESS] 10 sources
FAO and Dominican Republic sign US$480,000 agricultural agreement
The FAO and Dominican Republic signed a US$480,000 agreement to boost agricultural mechanization, climate resilience, and phytosanitary surveillance through 2028.

Sources

barrigaverde.net · diariopuertoplata.com.do · dominicanaaldia.com · eldia.com.do · eldinero.com.do · elnuevodiario.com.do · elpregonerord.com · fernandoplaceres.com · guayacanalrd.com · hoy.com.do · lan103fm.com · noticiasdeNavarra.com · reporterosdemerida.com.ve · teleradioamerica.com