G/AG/N/NIC/64   
5 April 2023  
(23-2402) Page: 1/5 
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 2021 . 
 
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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 2021 it provided domestic support t o 
agricultural producers through the Nicaraguan Institute of Agricultural and Livestock Technology 
(INTA). This support came under the category of domestic support exempt from reduction 
commitments under the Agreement on Agriculture. Supporting Table DS:1 (attached) provides 
details of these exempt measures.  
 
  
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- 2 - Supporting Table DS:1  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: NICARAGUA  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 2021  
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 t o increase incomes, food and 
nutritional security and the well -being of small and medium cattle farmers in 
Nicaragua.  940,090.82  Nicaraguan Institute 
of Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Innovation and dissemination of agricultural technologies for tackling climate 
change  
 
Increase the climate 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, with a view to reducing 
crop losses, increasing productivity and enhancing the quality of life of the 
families concerned.  149,156.57  Nicaraguan Institu te 
of Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Innovative technologies for increasing the productivity of, and adding value to, 
sesamum crops  
 
This project seeks to improve the incomes of small producers by increasing 
yields, reducing costs and developing the plant industry in the cultivation of 
sesamum.  22,010.26  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 cultivation  in Nicaragua. Build the skills of 
producers and technicians in using technology that contributes to increasing 
productivity in tomat o cultivation . Increase yields by 20% through the use of 
technology and the efficient management of tomato crops.  42,705.64  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 total mixed ration (TMR) technology for manag ing cattle feed  
 
Development of a self -sufficient system for producing fodder and feed with a 
high nutritional value.  
Improve productivity in the meat and milk sector by 20% through the 
development of TMR feed management technology  for livestock in Nicaragua.  15,436.49  Nicaraguan Institute 
of Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Development of adapted rice vari eties 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.  32,243.39  Nicaraguan Institute 
of Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Participatory research into varieties, pruning and fertilization to increase the 
amount of coffee produced sustainably by small producers  
 
• Identify, document and disseminate through various me ans the pruning 
systems best suited to local conditions.  
• Determine the costs and benefits of applying different systems: types of 
pruning and fertilization in coffee production.  
• Build the capacities of coffee researchers and technicians through the s haring 
of experiences with experts from national and international centres.  17,781.48  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 varieties 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.  12,784.37  Nicaraguan Institute 
of Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Improvement of soil fertility through the use of technology to transform bovine 
manure into fertilizer  
 
Contribute to increasing soil fertility and agricultural productivity through 
research into, and the transfer of, technology to transform manure into f ertilizer 
for small farmers in the north Pacific, south and north -central regions.  8,480.9  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  
Transfer of digital agricultural technologies to four telecentres in four 
municipalities in the departments of Estelí, Madriz, Matagalpa and Jinotega  
 
Provide and facilitate access to specialized technical information for producers, 
with a view to helping protect local ecosystems, protect ing underground water 
sources by reducing the excessive use of fertilizers, helping to preserve soil 
structure and producing safe and healthy food.  14,200.23  Nicaraguan Institute 
of Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Promotion of the production o f biofortified varieties in Nicaragua  
 
Increase the production of biofortified varieties of higher category maize and 
bean seeds.  16,225.28  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 
agricultural practices and improved high -yield and disease -resistant varieties 
and the impact of th is. 10,548.87  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 how they are organized, adopt 
technologies and make improvements to native and domesticated seeds as part 
of the new agricultural model.  14,053  Nicaraguan Institute 
of Agricultural a nd 
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 
consum ed 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.  3,867.51  Nicaraguan Institute 
of Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
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 tec hnologies.  74,437.29  Nicaraguan Institute 
of Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Technological agri -food project for small and medium producers in emergency 
situations (emergency food programme)  
Contribute to the recovery of the agricultural livelihoods of the families across 
the country who were most affected by the COVID -19 pandemic. Provision of 
staple grain  seeds  and in vitro  plants. 3,576,600  Nicaraguan Institute 
of Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)    
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- 5 - Measure type  Name and description of measure with reference to criteria  
in Annex 2  Monetary value  
 
USD  Data source  Note  
1 2 3 4  
Building the planning capacit ies of municipal and community institutions in 
order to improve disaster risk reduction and build resilience in the north 
Caribbean coast autonomous region  
Build the planning capacity of municipal and community institutions in  order to 
improve disaster risk reduction and build resilience in the north Caribbean coast 
autonomous region.  54,218.64  Nicaraguan Institute 
of Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Livelihood recovery vouchers to support families affected by Hurricanes Eta and 
Iota. Support for the implementation of the action plan with the World Food 
Programme  
 
Contribute to the recovery of the livelihoods of producer families living on the 
north Caribbean coast and in the departments of Jinotega  and Nueva Segovia 
who were affected by Hurricanes Eta and Iota, through the issuance of 
technology vouchers.  1,006,816.01  Nicaraguan Institute 
of Agricultural and 
Livestock Technology 
(INTA)   
Subtotal:  6,011,656.75    
 Subtotal General Services  6,011,656.75    
Total Green Box  6,011,656.75    
 
 
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