Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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August 18, 2015

Conflict between Russia and Ukraine could affect agriculture in the Americas

The Director General of IICA recommended closely monitoring market signals and reviewing import and export strategies for wheat and corn.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 18, 2015

Tomato consortium set up in Costa Rica

The alliance was created under an IICA program financed by Europe aimed at strengthening the food security of small-scale producers in Central America.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 17, 2015

Mexico and IICA begin agricultural training for Caribbean countries

The courses, targeted at Caribbean producers and public- and private-sector technical officers and professionals, will deal with a number of subjects, including family agriculture and rural development.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 17, 2015

IICA calls for human health to be placed at the core of all agricultural health activities

Víctor M. Villalobos underscored the importance of integrating public health, market competitiveness and productivity to promote the development of agricultural health and food safety in Mexico.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 17, 2015

IICA and CONACYT extend scholarship program in Mexico for another three years

Developing human talent to promote the modernization of agriculture in the Americas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 17, 2015

In response to coffee rust: Promotion of early warning system in Central America is recommended

IICA and PROMECAFE will continue to carry out short, medium and long term actions to deal with the impact of rust in this region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 17, 2015

Countries in the Americas will discuss the defense of agriculture in the hemisphere

A meeting in Brazil will facilitate discussions and the sharing of experiences to contribute to harmonizing sanitary and phytosanitary measures.

 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 12, 2015

Fostering the national dialogue for promoting biofuels in Costa Rica

IICA supports the inclusion of agricultural producers in an initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture that seeks to use biomass to produce biofuels in the country.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 12, 2015

First stage of Mexico’s agricultural training for the Caribbean completed

Subjects of the courses held for Caribbean professionals and producers included plant pathology, soil and water conservation and sheep production.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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