Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

Primera

October 4, 2024

With support from the United States Department of Agriculture and IICA, Caribbean countries strengthen their prevention and control of African Swine Fever, which threatens the region’s food security

During an intensive program of work, IICA and USDA experts collaborated closely with the Official Veterinary Service of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security of Barbados, and developed strategies and field activities aimed at preventing this viral disease in the country and the Caribbean region.

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FORAGRO 1

October 3, 2024

With IICA’s support, FORAGRO renews and strengthens its commitment to science, technology and agricultural innovation in the Americas

At a strategic virtual assembly of the Forum of the Americas for Agricultural Research and Technological Development, the Institute launched a comprehensive proposal with three priorities for strengthening the program.

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cpreglamentos

October 2, 2024

IICA promotes harmonization of technical regulations in Central America and the Caribbean to facilitate regional trade and promote exports to the United States

A meeting was held to discuss processes aimed at improving food safety standards and facilitating trade in the region for the benefit of producers and consumers.

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ALTA

September 30, 2024

The Americas are on track to become the main provider of sustainable aviation fuels, experts claim at the International Air Transport Association symposium

The Americas, through agriculture and biofuels, will be the main provider of abundant, affordable, and sustainable raw materials for SAF production, a key tool for decarbonizing the sector.

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Podcast senator Black (4)

Ottawa

September 25, 2024

Interview with Senator Robert Black, from Canada, on the country’s soil health

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Podcast Erin & Lloyd_0

Ottawa

September 25, 2024

Fireside Chat with Lloyd Day, Deputy Director General of the IICA

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coali1

September 25, 2024

Pan-American Liquid Biofuels Coalition and IICA highlight Argentina’s potential for decarbonizing air transport

During the “Aviation Day,” organized in Buenos Aires by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Airports Council for Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC), which brought together more than 450 participants.

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COLAI 2

September 25, 2024

Corn ethanol represents a huge opportunity for Argentina, due to the low carbon footprint of its production process

The Congress included “Ethanol Day,” reserved for a discussion of a new biofuels agenda for Argentina. Among those taking part were the IICA and the Pan-American Liquid Biofuels Coalition (CPBIO), made up of the main business and industrial associations of the Americas dedicated to the production and processing of sugar, alcohol, corn, sorghum, soybean, vegetable oil, grains, and other agricultural products.

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G1

September 24, 2024

The global alliance fighting against banana disease and for global food security receives strong support from the World Bank

The banana disease poses a threat to global food security and to the incomes of millions of small farmers around the world.

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