G/AG/N/CRI/93  
29 September  2023 
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Committee on Agriculture  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION  
The following submission, dated 29  September  2023, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Costa  Rica. The notification concerns domestic support commitments ( Table  DS:1 
and the relevant supporting tables) for the calendar  year 2022.  
 
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Table DS:1  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: COSTA RICA  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 2022  
Current Total Aggregate Measurement of Support  
Total AMS commitment level  Currency  Current Total AMS  
(from Section I of Part IV of the Schedule)  (from Section I of Part IV of the Schedule)  Current Total AMS  
1  2  3  
15,945  USD thousand  0 
 
    
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Supporting Table DS:1  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: COSTA RICA  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 2022  
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 thousand  Data source  Note  
1 2 3 4  
2. General services      
2 (a) Research  Research by the National Institute for Agricultural Innovation and 
Technology Transfer (INTA): Contribution to the development of Costa Rica's 
agricultural sector through research, innovation and technology transfer 
programmes aimed at creating competitive production systems and 
achieving food security while accommodating  environmental concerns, by 
providing services and products that meet technological needs and improve 
the quality of life of the Costa Rican population.  6,186.08  National Institute for 
Agricultural Innovation 
and Technology 
Transfer (INTA)   
Research, co nservation and exploitation of water resources: Research, 
control and monitoring of water resources so as to prevent any deterioration 
and minimize the effects of exploitation by preserving these resources in 
quantitative and qualitative terms. Supply of b asic information and collection 
of data for studies on water resources throughout the country.  666.62  National Groundwater, 
Irrigation and Drainage 
Service (SENARA)   
Subtotal:  6,852.7    
2 (b) Pest and disease control  Pest and disease control programme: General programmes implemented by 
the State Phytosanitary Service to protect the country's agricultural heritage 
from economic and quarantine pests, to protect human health and 
biodiversity, and to comply with phytosanitary regulations governing  
domestic and international marketing of plants.  15,014.75  Ministry of Agriculture 
and Livestock (MAG)   
Pest control emergency fund: Funds for the control of quarantine and 
economic pests and diseases presenting a threat to the national economy.  0 Minist ry of Agriculture 
and Livestock (MAG)   
Animal health programme: General programmes to preserve, protect and 
enhance the health status of the country's livestock through improved 
domestic production, animal health, veterinary public health and 
environmental protection, and the application of domestic and international 
standards for that purpose.  19,801.58  Ministry of Agriculture 
and Livestock (MAG)   
Subtotal:  34,816.33      
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Measure type  Name and description of measure with reference to criteria  
in Annex 2  Monetary value  
 
USD thousand  Data source  Note  
1 2 3 4  
2 (c) Training services  Agricultural outreach programme: Contribution, through the provision of 
effective technical assistance and training, to the maintenance of food 
security and the development of the agricultural sector and the rural 
environment.  15,608.29  Ministry of Agriculture 
and Livestock (MAG)   
Agri-food quality and safety services (Standards and Certification 
Department, Agricultural Quality Directorate, National Production Council): 
Training in food quality assurance and safety, food quality and safety 
auditing and inspection, occupational hygi ene and health, and corporate 
social responsibility.  172.82  National Production 
Council (CNP)   
Laboratory and technical regulation advisory services (Laboratory 
Department, Agricultural Quality Directorate, National Production Council): 
Training for agricultural producers and engineers concerning technical 
regulations governing the staple grain and horticultural product quality 
control system. Training in the monitoring of rice and bean processing plants 
in conjunction with rice growers (CONARROZ).  284.87 National Production 
Council (CNP)   
Post-harvest services (Post -Harvest Department, National Production 
Council): Training for groups of producers and technical personnel working 
for organizations or the State concerning post -harvest physiology princ iples, 
activities, damage and defects in relation to fruit and vegetable production 
intended both for export and the local market. Training for agricultural fair 
officials.  255.48  National Production 
Council (CNP)   
Training services provided by the National Apprenticeship Institute: Training 
and advisory activities aimed at the agricultural sector and focusing on plant 
and animal husbandry, forestry, the environment, agricultural 
mechanization, soil and water technology, and business management.  5,840.58 National Training 
Institute (INA)   
Subtotal:  22,162.04    
2 (d) Extension and advisory services  Programme for agro -industrial development and modernization and greater 
value added: Advisory services, technical assistance and training for 
structured groups of small and medium -sized agricultural and agro -industrial 
producers in areas such as food technology, hygienic handling of products 
and food management, good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and 
critical control points (HACCP), a gribusiness management, support for the 
design and monitoring of civil engineering work for agribusiness, evaluation 
of agro -industrial processes, plant and production line distribution, land 
valuation, and product analysis and development.  241.92  Nationa l Production 
Council (CNP)   
Price and market information and extension services: Compilation, analysis 
and dissemination of market -related information in the form of information 
products, including information on goods such as staple grains and 
horticultural products. Guidance for organizations in analysing, interpreting 
and making proper use of information.  415.71  National Production 
Council (CNP)   
Costa Rican agricultural sector information system (INFOAGRO): Information 
and communication sys tem for the agricultural sector that facilitates access 
to data and the generation of knowledge in order to improve agricultural 
competitiveness.  223.09  Executive Secretariat 
for Sectoral Planning in 
Agriculture (SEPSA)   
Subtotal:  880.72      
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Measure type  Name and description of measure with reference to criteria  
in Annex 2  Monetary value  
 
USD thousand  Data source  Note  
1 2 3 4  
2 (f) Marketing and promotion services  Marketing and market development programme (Marketing Department, 
Marketing and Agribusiness Directorate, National Production Council): 
Support for small and medium -sized agricultural producers in the marketing 
of fresh pro duce and processed products. The service aims inter alia to 
facilitate contacts with potential buyers, the development of marketing 
plans, advisory services on export procedures and logistics, and the search 
for and identification and adaptation of differe ntiated quality labels.  291.97  National Production 
Council (CNP)   
Subtotal:  291.97    
2 (g) Infrastructural services  Hydro -agricultural infrastructure programme at district level and in small 
irrigation and drainage areas: Preliminary feasibility studies for and 
development of hydro agricultural projects, such as the Arenal -Tempisque 
project, and small irrigation and drainage areas throughout the country.  6,031.16  National Groundwater, 
Irrigation and Drainage 
Service (SENARA)   
Programme for the development of agricultural production, involving 
irrigation and drainage works: Support for the operation and maintenance of 
hydro -agricultural facilities at national level, in regions under the 
responsibility of the National Groundwater , Irrigation and Drainage Service 
(SENARA) and in the framework of the national irrigation and drainage 
programme for small areas. Technical assistance is provided for users of 
hydro -agricultural projects involving the transfer of water resource 
management  technology at farm level.  1,947.22  National Groundwater, 
Irrigation and Drainage 
Service (SENARA)   
Subtotal:  7,978.38    
2 (h) Other general services  Watershed management programme: Development of field activities and 
projects in certain of the country's watersheds in order to ensure sustainable 
use of natural, social and economic resources through an integrated and 
participatory approach. Environmental education programmes and projects 
and training and advisory services for producers. Training a nd extension and 
advisory services.  394.02  Costa Rican Electricity 
Institute (ICE), 
Watershed 
Management Unit   
Subtotal:  394.02    
 General services subtotal  73,376.16    
12. Environmental programmes  Programme providing payment for environmental services in agroforestry 
systems: Economic compensation for land -owning farmers growing multi -
purpose forest plantations in close combination with annual or perennial 
crops and/or animal breeding, as an effective means of maintaining, 
rehabil itating and developing forest ecosystems.  418.97  National Forestry 
Financing Fund 
(FONAFIFO)   
Recognition of the environmental benefits of Sustainable Agricultural 
Production Promotion Programme (PFPAS ) projects: Financial incentive 
granted to PFPAS projects for the environmental benefits generated.  0 Ministry of Agriculture 
and Livestock (MAG)   
Recognition of the environmental benefits of organic farming by micro, small 
and medium -sized organic produ cers: Financial incentive granted to micro, 
small and medium -sized organic producers for the environmental benefits 
resulting from their activities.  412.24  Ministry of Agriculture 
and Livestock (MAG)   
Subtotal:  831.21      
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Measure type  Name and description of measure with reference to criteria  
in Annex 2  Monetary value  
 
USD thousand  Data source  Note  
1 2 3 4  
13. Regional assistance programmes  Establishment of settlements: Programme covering all procedures required 
to set up rural settlements, with a view to helping farming families establish 
themselves on the land they have purchased and providing them with legal 
evidence of ownershi p and hence right of occupancy. Monitoring and follow -
up by the INDER of agricultural activities in the settlements.  5,296.53  National Rural 
Development Institute 
(INDER)   
Services for the development of settlements: The programme covers the 
necessary processes to promote and strengthen the development of 
settlements and the families' integration in the rural environment.  27,002.17  Rural Development 
Institute (INDER)   
Rural development programme: Advisory, training and information services 
for local governments, rural organizations and the rural population in 
general. These rural development measures aim to build up the rural 
population's organizational, management and negotiating capacity.  0 Ministry of Agriculture 
and Livestock (M AG)  
Subtotal:  32,298.7    
Total Green Box  106,506.07    
 
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