Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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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

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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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Ottawa, Canada

April 1, 2016

The Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Workforce Summit

The Canadian Agriculture and AGriFood Workforce Summit organized by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) in Winnipeg, Manitoba was billed as a “not be missed event”.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa, Canada

April 1, 2016

International Forum WUSC and CECI

Members of IICA’s delegation to Canada participated in the 2016 International Forum, jointly organized by CECI and WUSC, in Ottawa on January 22 and 23, 2016. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa, Canada

April 1, 2016

Launch of the Global Pulse Innovation Platform (PIP)

The International Year of Pulses (IYoP) declared by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has been marked by a plethora of activities in Canada. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa, Canada

March 31, 2016

Partnering for mutual benefits

The importance of partnerships is central to the Institute’s Medium Term Plan 2014 – 2018 and IICA Delegation in Canada is continually forging alliances as well as engaging in collaborations.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

vicesg20

October 20, 2015

G20 will tackle obstacles to the achievement of global food security

In June, the leaders of the G20 will discuss the recommendations made by the Vice-Ministers of Agriculture and other entities such as IICA for strengthening the agricultural sector and increasing its contribution to food production worldwide.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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