CASAFE confirmed Federico Garat as the new leader following Agustina Veiga's departure.
Federico Garat has assumed leadership of the space promoting technology applied to agriculture.
CASAFE announced that the board of directors will remain unchanged.
The organization will continue focusing on tools for the sector, federal training, intellectual property and sustainable production strategies.
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Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced that Federico Furiase will take over as finance secretary, replacing Alejandro Lew who resigned for personal reasons. Furiase, previously a director at the Central Bank, has extensive experience in finance and academia. The appointment comes at a critical time for the government's public debt strategy.
The Mexican government announced Columba López Gutiérrez as the new head of the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader), replacing Julio Berdegué Sacristán. López becomes the first woman to lead the agency. Berdegué will continue advising on international agricultural matters.
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Colombia's Ministry of Agriculture, led by Viceminister Geidy Ortega, held a working session with rice producers from Norte de Santander to address requests and share progress on support measures. Entities including UPRA, ADR, ICA, FINAGRO, and Banco Agrario participated, along with local secretariats. Advances in programs like FAIA and direct aid were highlighted.
Chile's Ministry of the Environment has officially appointed Tomás Saratscheff Bosch as the new national director of the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Service (SBAP). The appointment was made directly under the government's 'silver bullet' modality by President José Antonio Kast. Saratscheff, a biologist and agronomist engineer, brings extensive experience in conservation.
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The first national farmers research conference has begun at Meda Welabu University. Farmers gathered to share their experiences and indigenous knowledge.
Santiago Caputo, the presidential advisor, has conceded influence over the Justice Ministry to Karina Milei, the president's sister, amid judicial investigations involving her. This move aims to avoid internal conflicts in the libertarian government. Caputo retains power in other key areas of the executive.
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In Addis Ababa on March 10, 2018 (Fana), Dr. Kanisius Kanagire, executive director of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation, stated that biotechnology is a key motor for Africa's food security and sovereignty. In an interview with Fana Digital, he emphasized the need to make it practical in the field to boost productivity.