Venezuelan Institutions Join AGRIS, Expanding Research Access Across Agriculture and Environmental Science

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) welcomes five esteemed Venezuelan institutions to the International System for Agricultural Science and Technology (AGRIS). Through their combined efforts, these organizations will contribute invaluable research on a range of topics critical to Venezuela and the broader region.

The newly joined Venezuelan institutions are:

Scientific Electronic Library Online Venezuela (SciELO Venezuela)
It provides open access to Venezuelan scientific journals, especially those in agriculture and environmental science, promoting knowledge-sharing.

Fundación Grupo para la Investigación, Formación y Edición Transdisciplinar (GIFT)
Specializes in interdisciplinary research and education, addressing biodiversity, ecosystem services, and food security through cross-field agricultural studies.

Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Agrícolas (INIA)
Focuses on crop science, pest control, and soil management, enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability across Venezuela.

Universidad Centroccidental "Lisandro Alvarado" (UCLA)
Conducts applied research on agronomy and livestock, aiming to boost sustainable farming, soil health, and crop productivity.

Universidad de Oriente (UDO)
Researches crop improvement, and conservation, addressing regional agricultural challenges for sustainable farming in eastern Venezuela.

Together, these institutions bring 8,367 records on critical themes such as crop yield, fertilization, pest control, school food programs, and seed evaluation, enhancing the AGRIS network's depth.

As the Venezuelan Program Assistant, Lennys Rosales, expressed during the AGRIS introduction event: “I know these institutions; I’ve worked closely with them. Each brings valuable research and data into AGRIS, vital for all members here and in the broader region. Venezuela generates significant research that can serve as a resource for many, especially those in the agricultural sector”.

This achievement is the result of a strong collaboration between the FAO Office in Venezuela and AGRIS, creating a bridge that connects Venezuelan research to global agricultural knowledge. By sharing these records, Venezuelan research gains global visibility, empowering researchers, policymakers, and farmers to tackle agricultural challenges, promote sustainable practices, and drive innovation for resilient food systems.

Explore these newly added Venezuelan records on AGRIS and discover impactful insights from Venezuela’s rich agricultural research tradition. Click here to start exploring.