San Antonio de Oriente, Honduras, November 10, 2026.
Zamorano University received an agricultural tractor donated by DISAGRO, reflecting the strong partnership the two institutions have built over many years and their shared commitment to education, innovation, and the development of the agricultural sector across the region.
The official handover took place on Zamorano University's campus, bringing together representatives from both institutions, members of the University's Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students.
Among those in attendance were Jeffery P. Cohen, President of Zamorano University; Estuardo Hegel, Regional Director of DISAGRO; Richard Voswinkel, Co-Chair of Zamorano University's Board of Trustees; Alejandro Mendoza, General Manager of DISAGRO Honduras; Lucía Ruiz, member of Zamorano University's Board of Trustees; and Gabriel Archila, Regional Manager of Agricultural Machinery at DISAGRO.
The donation was made possible through the longstanding relationship between Zamorano University and DISAGRO, along with the efforts of David Moreira, Vice President of Production Units at Zamorano, who played a key role in securing the equipment to strengthen the University's operational and technological capabilities.
The donated equipment is a VALTRA A Series, Generation 2 tractor, powered by a turbocharged AGCO POWER engine delivering up to 106 horsepower. It features a transmission with 16 forward and eight reverse gears, as well as a hydraulic system designed to support a wide range of agricultural operations. Its power, versatility, and efficiency will contribute to strengthening the University's agricultural production activities.
The addition of this equipment also creates valuable opportunities to enhance students' educational experiences. Through Zamorano's Learning by Doing educational model, students complement their academic knowledge with hands-on experience in real-world agricultural production environments.
Collaboration between academia and the private sector plays a fundamental role in preparing professionals to address today's agricultural challenges. In this context, the partnership with DISAGRO provides students with greater exposure to the technologies and equipment used in modern agriculture, helping them develop essential technical skills and strengthen their professional readiness.
Through this donation, DISAGRO reaffirms its support for agricultural education and its commitment to developing the next generation of professionals. At the same time, Zamorano University continues to strengthen strategic partnerships that advance academic excellence, innovation, and sustainable development throughout Latin America.
Zamorano University extends its sincere appreciation to DISAGRO for this valuable contribution, which reinforces its mission to educate leaders who will transform agriculture and make a positive impact in their communities and countries.
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