Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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September 2, 2015

Experts discuss rules relating to the presence of living modified organisms in seeds

IICA organized a workshop for experts in the field from Latin America to identify common areas of interest.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 2, 2015

IICA to promote Brazil’s experience in the field of rural area-based development

IICA is to encourage other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to apply the Brazilian model, a benchmark for development as well as social and economic inclusion in rural areas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 2, 2015

IICA/El Salvador holds its annual accountability activity

The Director General of the Institute presented a report on IICA’s contribution to the Family Agriculture Plan of that Central American nation.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 1, 2015

IICA and FAO to increase knowledge management in agriculture

They have signed a letter of understanding to develop a new distance-learning course designed to enhance management capabilities.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 1, 2015

Reactivation of agroindustries can trigger area-based development

An IICA project developed a methodology for promoting area-based development that involves using the chains approach to boost agroindustries and empowering the rural population.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 1, 2015

Registration open for water management courses

IICA and Brazil’s National Water Agency are offering three free online courses in Spanish that will begin next month.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 1, 2015

IICA and PROMECAFE launch series of radio programs on combating coffee rust

The six-chapter series, to be launched simultaneously in the countries of Central America, deals with topics such as the cycle of the disease, fumigation, sucker removal and the integrated management of the disease.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 1, 2015

Ministers of agriculture of the Americas to hold landmark meeting in Argentina

For the first time at the hemispheric level, the ministers will discuss how to incorporate integrated water management into the development of agriculture in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 1, 2015

Website activated for Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas

Available for download is the technical proposal that will guide the ministerial negotiations on water and agriculture, which was prepared by IICA and Argentine specialists.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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