G/AG/N/CRI/88   
5 December 2022  
(22-9023) Page: 1/6 
Committee on Agriculture  Original: Spanish  
 
NOTIFICATION  
The following submission, dated 2 December 2022, 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 2021 . 
 
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The only domestic support measures provided by Costa Rica in 2021 are those reported in Supporting 
Table DS:1 (Green Box) below. 
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: COSTA RICA  
REPORTING PERIOD: CALENDAR YEAR 2021  
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)  (from attached Supporting Tables)  
1  2  3  
15,945  USD thousand  0 
  
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DOMESTIC SUPPORT: COSTA RICA  
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 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.  6,708.5  National Institute for 
Agricultural Innovation and 
Technology Transfer (INTA)   
Research, conservation 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 basic information and collection of 
data for studies on water resources throughout the country.  715.1  National Groundwater, 
Irrigation and Drainage 
Service (SENARA)   
Subtotal:  7,423.6    
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.  16,539.9  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 Ministry 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.  21,179.2  Ministry of Agriculture and 
Livestock (MAG)   
Subtotal:  37,719.1    
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- 4 - 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.  17,247.5  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 hygiene and health, and corporate social responsibility.  180.8  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).  258.8  National Production Council 
(CNP)   
Post-harvest services (Post -Harvest Department, National Production Council): 
Training for groups of producers and technical p ersonnel working for 
organizations or the State concerning post -harvest physiology principles, 
activities, damage and defects in relation to fruit and vegetable production 
intended both for export and the local market. Training for agricultural fair 
officials. 256.7  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.  5,841.2  National Training Institute 
(INA)   
Subtotal:  23,785    
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), agribusiness management, support for the design and 
monitoring of civil engineering work for agribusiness, evaluation of agro -
industrial processes, plant and pro duction line distribution, land valuation, and 
product analysis and development.  275.5  National 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.  364.3  National Production Council 
(CNP)   
Costa Rican agricultural sector information system (INFOAGRO): Information 
and communication system for the agricultural sector that facilitates access to 
data and the generation of knowledge in order to improve agricultural 
competitiveness.  252.5  Executive Secretariat for 
Sectoral Planning in 
Agriculture (SEPSA)   
Subtotal:  892.3     
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- 5 - 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 
produce 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 differentiated quality labels.  386.1  National Production Council 
(CNP)   
Subtotal:  386.1    
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.  6,750.5  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.  3,122. 4 National Groundwater, 
Irrigation and Drainage 
Service (SENARA)   
Subtotal:  9,872.9    
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 and extension and 
advisory service s. 557.3  Costa Rican Electricity 
Institute (ICE), Watershed 
Management Unit   
Subtotal:  557.3    
 General services subtotal  80,636.3     
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- 6 - 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  
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, rehabilitating 
and developing forest ecosystems.  323.5  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.  130.8 Ministry of Agriculture and 
Livestock (MAG)   
Recognition of the environmental benefits of organic farming by micro, small 
and medium -sized organic producers: Financial incentive granted to micro, 
small and medium -sized organic producers for the environmental benefits 
resulting from their activities.  678.7  Ministry of Agriculture and 
Livestock (MAG)   
Subtotal:  1,133    
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 ownership and hence  right of occupancy. Monitoring and follow -up 
by the INDER of agricultural activities in the settlements.  7,926.9  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.  41,322.3  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 (MAG)   
Subtot al: 49,249.2    
Total Green Box  131,018.5    
 
 
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