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5 April 2023 
(23-2404) Page: 1/4 
Committee on Agriculture  Original: Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following submission, dated 22 March 2023, is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of Nicaragua . The notification concerns domestic support commitments ( Table DS:1  and the 
relevant supporting tables) for the calendar year 2020 . 
 
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In accordance with the notification requirements set out in paragraph (ii), page 11 of 
document  G/AG/2, Nicaragua hereby advises that in 2020 it provided domestic support t o 
agricultural producers through the Nicaraguan Institute of Agricultural and Livestock Technology 
(INTA) and the Ministry of the Family, Community, Cooperative and Associative Economies 
(MEFCCA). This support came under the category of domestic support ex empt from reduction 
commitments under the Agreement on Agriculture. Supporting Table DS:1 (attached) provides 
details of these exempt measures.  
 
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: NICARAGUA  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 2020 
Measures Exempt from the Reduction Commitment - "Green Box"  
Measure type  Name and description of measure with reference to criteria  
in Annex 2  Monetary value  
 
USD Data source  Note  
1 2 3 4  
2.General services      
2 (a) Research  Support for the livestock value chain in Nicaragua  
 
Contribute to the development of a more productive cattle farming sector, 
with a better and more environmentally friendly use of resources and a 
competitive, sustainable and inclusive approach in order to  increase 
incomes, food and nutritional security and  the well -being of small and 
medium cattle farmers in Nicaragua.  1,388,937.61  Nicaraguan Institute of 
Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Innovation and dissemination of agricultural technologies for tackling climate 
change  
 
Increase the clima te change adaptation capacity of families of small and 
medium agricultural producers and their communities through the 
dissemination, application and adoption of agro -ecological technologies and 
practices in 19 municipalities in Nicaragua's dry corridor, w ith a view to 
reducing crop losses, increasing productivity and enhancing the quality of life 
of the families concerned.  83,901.07  Nicaraguan Institute of 
Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Dissemination and transfer of technology to improve the productivity of 
tomato crops in Nicaragua   
 
Disseminate and transfer efficient technologies to producers' farms in order 
to increase productivity in tomato c ultivation  in Nicaragua. Build the skills of 
producers and technicians in using technol ogy that contributes to increasing 
productivity in tomato cultivation . Increase yields by 20% through the use of 
technology and the efficient management of tomato crops.  29,211.42  Nicaraguan Institute of 
Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)    
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- 3 - Measure type  Name and description of measure with reference to criteria  
in Annex 2  Monetary value  
 
USD Data source  Note  
1 2 3 4  
Development of adapted rice varieties in Nicaragua and of technologies to 
reduce production costs   
 
Improve the economic incomes of small producers through research on 
fertility, planting distances  and sowing density and the use of bio -inputs on 
varieties developed by the INTA.  
 
Dissemination of promising rice varieties introduced from Korea. Four 
practical demonstrations on dry direct seeding. Training for technicians and 
producers on new agricultural practices for the management of irrigated rice.  31,890.61  Nicaraguan Institute of 
Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Research into the drought resilience of beans ( Phaseolus  vulgaris  L.) in the 
face of climate change  
 
Development of bean varie ties adapted to the dry areas in Nicaragua.  
Improve the capacity of farmers and researchers to develop and use 
drought -tolerant varieties.  
Keep directors and decision makers at the INTA informed of the project's 
progress.  8,399.16  Nicaraguan Institute of 
Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Improvement of cocoa production through the use of improved germplasm 
and climate -smart agricultural practices  
 
Generate information on the adoption by traditional cocoa plantations of 
good agric ultural practices and improved high -yield and disease -resistant 
varieties and the impact of this.  14,499.66  Nicaraguan Institute of 
Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Establishment of an advanced post -harvest quality management model for 
horticultural crops in Latin America  
 
Reduction of post -harvest losses for the main agricultural crops.  11,539.83  Nicaraguan Institute of 
Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Development of technical capacities to increase the quality of native and 
domesticated seeds used in family farming in Nicaragua  
 
Contribute to the food security of producer families in regions I, II and VI 
(departments of Chinandega, León, Estelí, Nueva Segovia, Madriz, 
Matagalpa and Jinotega) by helping them to improve ho w they are 
organized, adopt technologies and make improvements to native and 
domesticated seeds as part of the new agricultural model.  17,097.2  Nicaraguan Institute of 
Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Development and dissemination of varieties of staple grains, roots and 
tubers with a high nutrient content – Support for HarvestPlus IFRPI  
 
Contribute to increasing the productivity and nutritional value of the food 
consumed by Nicaraguan families through the development, release and 
diffusion of new varieties of beans, maize, rice, cassava and sweet potato 
with a higher nutrient content.  14,869.44  Nicaraguan Institute of 
Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)    
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- 4 - Measure type  Name and description of measure with reference to criteria  
in Annex 2  Monetary value  
 
USD Data source  Note  
1 2 3 4  
Technological development and innovation to improve soya bean 
productivity in Nicaragua  
 
Contribution to improving farmers' income by increasing yields and reducing 
production costs, particularly through the application of soil tillage and pest 
control technologies.  19,199.09  Nicaraguan Institute of 
Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Development of technologies to improve sesamum productivity  
 
Select, from among the varieties introduced from Korea, the high -yield 
sesamum varieties that are best adapted to the regio n's agro -climatic 
conditions.  
 
Increase productivity through the dissemination of the selected varieties of 
sesamum. Develop alternative technologies  needed for the cultivation of 
sesamum.  71,195.73  Nicaraguan Institute of 
Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Adaptation to market changes and the effects of climate change 
(NICADAPTA) for coffee and cocoa  
 
Develop plant material and technologies and/or practices for the agro -
ecological management of coffee and cocoa crops that are adapted to 
climate change, with a view to sharing them with technicians and innovative 
producers in the area covered by NICADAPTA.  224,296.27  Nicaraguan Institute of 
Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
    
Subtotal:  1,915,037.09    
2 (b) Pest and disease control      
Subtotal:     
 Subtotal General Services  1,915,037.09    
3. Public stockholding for food security purposes  Project: "Sustainable development of the livelihoods of rural families in 
Nicaragua's dry corridor – NICAVIDA."  
 
Objective: Support poor rural families, including indigenous peoples, in the 
area covered by the project in increasing their incomes, improving the 
nutritional quality of their diets and strengthening their capacity to adapt to 
climate change, particularly by facilitating access to water.  48,463,000  Ministry of the Family, 
Community, 
Cooperative and 
Associative Economies 
(MEFCCA)   
Subt otal:  48,463,000    
Total Green Box  50,378,037.09    
 
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