Costa Rica: Costa Rica Unveils Domestic Ag Policy Focused on Technology

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CS2023-0001

The Chaves Government introduced a 10-year national agricultural strategy targeting improved export competitiveness through more efficient institutions and the adoption or development of innovative technologies. The new plan aims to expand value-added processing opportunities and agricultural productivity while promoting sustainable, climate resilient agricultural practices.

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