Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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April 8, 2016

Partnership will promote the sustainable development of family farming in Latin America and the Caribbean

An agreement signed by IICA and the World Rural Forum seeks to strengthen the contributions of family farming to food and nutritional security.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 6, 2016

Latin America and Africa coordinate regional positions prior to the Codex Alimentarius meeting

A total of 35 nations participated in the Interregional Codex Alimentarius Colloquium, held in the United States and organized by the US Department of Agriculture and IICA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 5, 2016

Countries of the hemisphere strengthen their capabilities in the field of synthetic biology

IICA and the US Department of Agriculture discussed the potential advantages and implications of this science for various sectors of the economy.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Washington, D.C.

April 1, 2016

USDA Updated Avian Influenza Preparedness Plan – Considerations on the Vaccine Use

By Dr. Horrys Friaça, Agricultural Health and Food Safety Specialist, IICA, horrys.friaca@iica.int

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Washington, D.C.

April 1, 2016

The Contribution of Agriculture to Development

By Dr. Joaquín Arias, Policy and Sectoral Analysis Specialist, IICA, joaquin.arias@iica.int 

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

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