August 23, 2018

In a shared panel on the first day of the Biannual PRABIA Convention, the deputy secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce, Javier Rivera Aquino, and the secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Carlos Flores Ortega, emphasized their support towards the agricultural biotechnology sector.

April 19, 2018

The first study on the economic impact of the agricultural biotechnology industry in Puerto Rico was conducted by Estudios Técnicos Inc., the main firm on planning, economic assessment and market strategies in Puerto Rico. The agricultural biotechnology industry is an important source of employment and economic activity that significantly contributes to the development of the Island. 

Among the report’s key findings, the companies that make up part of the biotechnical agricultural industry in Puerto Rico generate – for each dollar invested in the industry through incentives and tax credits – a return on investment of $5.36 for the local economy. Also, they contribute $80 million annually to the local economy and incur in nearly $130 million in expenses on the island. 

March 20, 2018

The local agricultural biotechnology industry launched an educational campaign that seeks to answer frequently asked questions while also highlighting the benefits and the positive impact of its activities on the Island. The campaign, titled Sembrando de Puerto Rico para el Mundo(“Growing from Puerto Rico to the World”) and using the hashtag #PRABIAEduca, is led by the Puerto Rico Agricultural Biotechnology Industry Association(PRABIA) and is made up of a series of short videos and infographics that highlight subjects of interest related to the industry.

April 28, 2017

The arrival of spring also means the arrival of the first ever Agricultural Biotechnology Season’s End Festival, a celebration that highlights the industry’s achievements and innovations, as represented by the Puerto Rico Agricultural Biotechnology Industry Association (PRABIA).

November 06, 2016

A little over a month after the passing of Hurricane Maria through Puerto Rico, the companies that make up the Puerto Rico Agricultural Biotechnology Industry Association (PRABIA) are already hard at work and operating at full capacity, ensuring the business continuity of the agricultural biotechnology sector. The industry also remains firm in its commitment to disaster relief efforts, making donations and delivering aid to the communities most impacted by the hurricane.

September 21, 2016

Also taking part in the event along with the Secretary were Raúl E. Macchiavelli, Dean of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez campus; Alma L. Santiago, Dean of Sciences at the Pontifical Catholic University in Ponce; and Henry Terán, President of PRABIA.

August 12, 2016

The alliance between PRABIA and PUCPR comes at a historic moment in which Puerto Rico is ramping up its public policy of inserting the country in the global knowledge economy, based on strengthening research, innovation, academia and the development of qualified science professionals.

April 07, 2016

The objective of this agreement is to further education and research in the agricultural biotechnology industry through initiatives that include the strengthening of academic curricula, the development of innovative technologies, and the hosting of conferences, symposiums, workshops, internships, and more.