Colombia: Find out what the benefits are of registering your agricultural or livestock property with the ICA

In the Colombian agricultural sector, the registration of properties with the Colombian Agricultural Institute, ICA, plays a fundamental role in guaranteeing food quality and safety. According to the Animal Protection Sub-Management and the Plant Protection Sub-Management of the ICA, “Property registration is essential for farmers and ranchers, as it allows them to implement practices that ensure food safety and protect the environment.” One of the main advantages of registering a farm with the ICA is the certification in Good Agricultural Practices, GAP, which guarantees the safety of the harvested food. This service, currently free and voluntary, includes technical aspects from planting to harvest, based on the safe management and use of inputs, the protection of environmental resources and the well-being of workers. Farm owners also obtain benefits by registering them with the ICA, such as access to financing programs and productive projects, as well as recognition by buyers ...