Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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May 20, 2020

Agrifood chains must make greater use of biotechnology and innovations to overcome post-Covid-19 challenges

Elsa Murano, former U.S. Undersecretary of Agriculture for Food Safety, and Juan Restrepo, Director General of the Alliance of International Bioversity ā€“ CIAT, assessed what value chains would need to guarantee food security in the Americas.

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May 19, 2020

Chilean singer-songwriter Nano Stern joins IICAā€™s tribute to food chain workers

Chilean singer-songwriter, poet and musician Nano Stern has joined IICAā€™s campaign to turn the political and social spotlight on those who are guaranteeing our food supply during Covid-19.

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May 19, 2020

Covid-19 is widening the gender divide and endangering the food and health security of farmers

IICA convened a virtual conference with rural women from the hemisphere to discuss how the global health emergency is increasing their challenges and struggles to maintain agricultural production.

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May 18, 2020

Mexican singer Lila Downs joins the IICA campaign in tribute to agrifood chain workers

One of the leading voices of Mexican popular music has joined IICAā€™s campaign to turn the political and social spotlight on the agrifood sector and rurality in the era of Covid-19.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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May 18, 2020

CENFOTEC University and IICA launch online technical program on the Internet of Things for agriculture

The initiative falls within IICAā€™s strategy to support the digital transformation of agriculture in the Americas, in a drive toward greater efficiency and sustainability.

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May 18, 2020

Associations of agronomists, veterinarians and agricultural economists of the Americas will work together with IICA to develop post-Covid-19 agricultural and trade protocols

The representatives underscored the importance of adopting a multidisciplinary approach to address the challenges facing the rural sector in a comprehensive manner, as well as the need to strengthen professional training.

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May 15, 2020

Costa Rican songwriter Carlos GuzmĆ”n joins IICAā€™s tribute to food chain workers

On Costa Rican Farmersā€™ Day, singer Carlos GuzmĆ”n has taken part in IICAā€™s campaign to channel greater political and social attention towards the agriculture and rural sectors amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

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May 15, 2020

Safe production, sustainable practices and the bioeconomy: key elements for post-pandemic agriculture

This was the conclusion reached by specialists during a webinar organized by IICA as part of a series of virtual seminars aimed at anticipating the agrifood scenario that will be generated by the current health emergency.

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May 14, 2020

Acclaimed Costa Rican Singer, Guadalupe Urbina, joins IICAā€™s tribute to food chain workers

The artist has joined IICAā€™s campaign to heighten political and social awareness about the agriculture sector and rurality during this era of Covid-19.

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