Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Paramaribo, Suriname

November 11, 2016

Donation of cassava graters and smoke houses will help improve the standards of processed agricultural products in Suriname

The initiative was executed by IICA as part of  the EU funded Intra-ACP Agriculture Policy Programme (APP) under the specific activity, “Enhancing operational and business efficiencies of small and medium size food processors in Suriname”. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Belmopan, Cayo, Belize

November 11, 2016

IICA strengthens SME’s through traceability training

On August 30th and 31st, over 35 participants from eight different private sector business entities took part in a two-day work shop held at the George price Centre in Belmopan.  The training included an in-depth training on the principles and practice of traceability funded by the 10th European Development Fund “Support to the Forum of Caribbean States in the implementation of the commitments undertaken under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA): Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures” being executed by IICA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Cayo, Belize

November 11, 2016

IICA Supports local beekeeprs in Belize

On July 21st, July, IICA through the regional APP project, concluded a 6 weeks training in an effort to build the technical know-how on bee keeping of the of the Cayo Quality Honey Producers Cooperative (CQHPC). This training was part of a pilot initiative seeking to contribute to the development of the honey-value chain in Belize by improving the entrepreneurial, marketing, and organizational capacities of targeted organization, in this case the CQHPC.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Belize

November 11, 2016

IICA builds capacity in Farmer Field School Methodologies

The IICA Belize delegation carries out a four day training in an effort to o institutionalize the FFS methodology as a strategic tool to make the national extension service more efficient and effective. Five key institutions participated in the vent.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Cayman Islands

October 28, 2016

IICA calls for investment in agricultural research

The recommendation was made by the Director General of IICA at the official opening ceremony of the 14th Caribbean Week of Agriculture.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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October 27, 2016

IICA offers six virtual courses

The courses cover topics such as management and productive use of water, food security and innovation, ago-ecotourism and biotechnology.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Saint Lucia

October 27, 2016

IICA hosts training on facilitating associative internships for skills building on family agriculture

An internship training workshop built capacity to support improvement planning of producer groups and associations in the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Saint Lucia

October 27, 2016

IICA Hosts Training on Facilitating Associative Internships for Skills Building on Family Agriculture

An internship training workshop built capacity to support improvement planning of producer groups and associations in the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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October 26, 2016

Investing in agricultural research: progress in some countries, pending assignment in others

Investments in agricultural research in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) shows its effect on the agricultural sector, study indicates.

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