Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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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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September 23, 2016

Precision agriculture has the potential to transform the sector

An international seminar brought together specialists from Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Mexico and the United States to discuss the potential of precision agriculture in the development of the agricultural sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Antigua and Barbuda

September 21, 2016

Producers realize the power of organization and its role in sustainable development

A national training event focused on the requirements for improving governance in producer, enterprise and member participation.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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USA

September 12, 2016

Agricultural profile of Argentina

IICA's CAESPA shares insight into the situation of agriculture and food security and the opportunities for the private sector in Agriculture in Argentina.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Trinidad and Tobago

September 12, 2016

Farmer-led innovations: The case of agricultural equipment in Trinidad and Tobago

Producers are by definition true innovators as demonstrated by the story of the Ramsaroop family in the Caribbean island of Trinidad.  

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Washington, D.C.

September 12, 2016

Improving financing and financial inclusion in agro value chains in Latin America

Under the IICA flagship project on Competitiveness and Sustainability of Agricultural Chains for Food Security and Economic Development it was identified, that a major problem, for all 10 participating countries and agro-food chains, is the limited access to and the low penetration of financing into agro value chains. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Washington, D.C.

September 12, 2016

Commercialization strategies that add value and facilitate market access for agricultural producers

On this fourth note we will share progresses on the second suggested strategy, supply chain linkages.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Castries, St. Lucia

September 6, 2016

Fifteen producers from six enterprises enhanced their expertise in governance

A national training event focused on the requirements for better governance and member participation.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Nevis

September 5, 2016

IICA extends greenhouse technology to primary school in Nevis

The construction of a greenhouse, with support from IICA, will help reduce the cost of a school feeding programme that benefits 300 students.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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