Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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August 10, 2015

Mexican specialists advise Caribbean farmers on soil conservation

The training is being promoted by IICA and the Secretariat of Agriculture of Mexico.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 10, 2015

Forum envisions new role for family agriculture in local economies

Participants in the event, attended by the President of Costa Rica, analyzed the challenges facing the family agriculture sector and young people in rural areas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 10, 2015

Capabilities for promoting agricultural innovation boosted in Trinidad and Tobago

Agricultural professionals and producers took part in training promoted by Mexico and IICA in the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 10, 2015

The development of family farming in Latin America and the Caribbean to come under the spotlight in Chile

At a conference organized by IICA, FAO, ECLAC, CIRAD and the Government of Chile, specialists from LAC will discuss the outlook for family farming in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 10, 2015

Firms updated about U.S. import requirements

IICA, USDA, USAID and the FDA prepared Costa Rica’s exporters for the regulations likely to be introduced under of the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 10, 2015

Experts advocate application of fair trade concept to local markets

Latin America and the Caribbean supplies over 80% of the products marketed under fair trade standards worldwide.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 10, 2015

Family agriculture benefits from selling its products in nearby farmers’ markets

A new bulletin published by the FAO, ECLAC and IICA explains how food marketing systems based on direct sales and proximity benefit consumers and family agriculture.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 7, 2015

Agrotourism: a development opportunity for agriculture in the Caribbean

Specialists are agreed that the relationship between agribusiness and tourism is one of the most promising ways to diversify and grow the agricultural sector in the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 7, 2015

Reforestation and energy saving stoves are improving living conditions in Haiti

The opening of a tree nursery, the use of more efficient wood burning stoves, the planting of improved varieties and the construction of a poultry farm are some of the actions carried out under this inspiring project.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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