CORPOICA

Through their Research Center “ El Mira ”, based in Tumaco , Nariño , Corpoica provides 40 thousand seeds

of hybrid palm OxG ELMIRA to the domestic and international market

Innovation from the farmlands Corpoica ( Colombian Corporation for Farming Research ) is a non-profit public entity of technical and scientific character , created for purposes such as research development , technology transfer ( TOT ) and tech innovation promotion for the farming sector . The corporation was founded on January 25 , 1993 , after a set agreement by the assembly of founding members at Palace of Nariño ( the building where the President of Colombia ’ s office is located ).

Also , Corpoica supports SSATA ( Subsystem of Technical Assistance for Farming ) through process development , organization and sharing knowledge , following standards set by Colombia ’ s Agricultural and Rural Development Ministry .

“ We operate 14 research centers which encompass our country ’ s different agricultural regions , showing our leadership in TOT and development ,” says Roberto Albornoz , Valuation Director .

– Roberto Albornoz , Valuation Director

70 September 2014