Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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IICA will cooperate with the social programs “Argentina contra el Hambre” and “Potenciar Trabajo”

Argentina’s Ministry of Social Development and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) will work together to strengthen the food security and well-being of rural communities in the South American country.

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Tv special, featuring more than 20 latin american and caribbean artistes, will pay tribute to rural workers amidst Covid-19

IICA and Canal Rural, with the support of broadcasters Agrotendência, Canal Rural in Argentina and UCR in Costa Rica, come together to honor, bring culture and information to those who guarantee food, and resources to collect for a purchase of safety material for workers of small communities in the northeast.

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Rural youth of the Americas share requirements for becoming involved in building the new post-covid-19 agriculture

During a forum organized by IICA, rural youth highlighted the need for political will, being included in public policymaking, gaining real access to technology and funding opportunities, and bolstering the crucial role of family farming for food security.

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Canada’s musicians join the IICA campaign to salute food chain workers

Canadian musicians, Mike Field and Julio Filici, have joined IICA in its campaign to heighten political and social awareness about the agriculture sector and rurality during Covid-19.

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As the pandemic progresses, inequalities and food insecurity in Latin America are on the rise

Manuel Otero, Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), stressed the need to devise agendas that promote greater production efficiency and an uninterrupted flow of trade.

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Paraguayan soprano Carolina López joins IICA’s campaign to salute food chain workers

The opera singer joined the IICA tribute to intensify political and social awareness about the agriculture sector and rurality during Covid-19.

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Jorge Yáñez, Chilean folk musician and actor, joins IICA’s salute to food chain workers

The artist has joined IICA’s campaign to shine the political and social spotlight on the agriculture sector and rurality during Covid-19.

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IICA launches virtual forums to engage rural youth in the Americas in post-Covid-19 agricultural rebuilding efforts

Youth from the hemisphere will engage in various IICA online forums, designed to give them a voice, increase their influence and break down obstacles to their development.

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Experts convened by the Mexican Association of Seed Producers and IICA highlight innovations in plant breeding to strengthen food production

The Digital Symposium on Plant Breeding Innovation (PBI), which is currently underway in Mexico, presents experiences in the development of plant varieties of agronomic and commercial interest.

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