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

By Enrique Cheang, E.C.V. & Asociados

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) welcomed five Venezuelan institutions to the International System for Agricultural Science and Technology (AGRIS).

The newly joined Venezuelan institutions are:

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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 themes such as crop yield, fertilization, pest control, school food programs, and seed evaluation, enhancing the AGRIS network's depth.

AGRIS is an international initiative and a global information system that aims to improve access to agricultural knowledge and information. It provides a network of information repositories, including databases, publications, and resources related to agriculture and rural development.