Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Ottawa, Canada

October 11, 2016

Forging Partnerships in the Maritimes Canada

Consultations in Halifax, Fredericton, Moncton and Charlottetown highlighted common areas of interest and revealed programs that were amenable to the scale in LAC.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa, Canada

October 4, 2016

PROCINORTE at work

The PROCINORTE platform conducts its agenda through 4 task forces, 2 of which were engaged in programmed activities during the past quarter.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa, Canada

October 4, 2016

Exploring Opportunities to Enhance Value Added in the Cacao Sector

The Mission of the FonTC Cocoa Project lead by the Delegations in Canada, Peru and the Dominican Republic, took place from 22-26 August 2016, at the facilities of RedDom and various cocoa producers in Altamira, Dominican Republic.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa, Canada

October 3, 2016

Rep’s Corner

Summertime in Ottawa is a treat! The beautiful weather served as a great backdrop for the varied menu of activities performed by the IICA Delegation in Canada.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa, Canada

September 30, 2016

Affordable natural product to extend fruit shelf life

Canadian researchers has proven that an affordable and natural plant product can extend harvests and lengthen the shelf life and quality of fresh fruit.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa, Canada

August 30, 2016

IICA supports the enhancement of value-added opportunities for cacao producers in Peru and the Dominican Republic

A mission, led by the IICA delegations in Canada, Peru and the Dominican Republic, provided an opportunity to share practical and useful recommendations on value added cocoa processing and to validate a robust business model for small scale producers. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

norgen_collage

Quebec City, Quebec

June 29, 2016

Workshop on Management & Use of Plant Genetic Resources by Indigenous Groups

Taking place on the heels of the news that the Government of Canada will remove its permanent objector status to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the workshop jointly hosted by PROCINORTE/NORGEN Task Force, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the University of Laval, was very timely.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa, Canada

June 27, 2016

AIC 2016 – Disseminating Agricultural Research- Bridging the Gap between Idea and Adoption

Members of IICA’s delegation in Canada participated in the AIC 2016 National conference on the dissemination of agricultural research and innovation organized by the Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC)

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa, Canada

June 10, 2016

IICA Canada’s Internships

When David Johnston-Monje visited Brazil in 2011 to conduct vital research he reported “The research trip was contingent on funding, and only IICA Canada came through”.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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