Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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August 6, 2015

IICA acknowledges Mexico’s support in promoting LAC agriculture

The Director General of IICA highlighted the country’s support in promoting issues such as innovation, agribusiness, and agricultural health in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 6, 2015

IICA launches virtual food inspection school in Central America and the Dominican Republic

By means of a digital platform, the Institute and leading universities in each country will train food inspectors and promote integration processes in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 5, 2015

Improved agricultural practices benefit 9700 corn and bean growers in Guatemala

An increase of 25% in productivity in three regions of the country is one of the most important results of the Purchase for Progress project, being implemented with support from IICA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 5, 2015

Via videos, Guatemalan growers share techniques for increasing productivity in corn and bean farming

IICA, the WFP and the international organization Access Agriculture will promote the use of IICA videos in training growers and agricultural extension agents.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 5, 2015

IICA and CIRAD renew ties to promote agriculture and rural development in LAC

The Director General of IICA paid a visit to CIRAD in France, and the two institutions agreed to work in areas of technology, agroindustry and agricultural policy.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 5, 2015

Argentina launches Master’s degree in plant health management for international trade

The specialized course and the training school that will impart it are the outcome of a project implemented by IICA with various partners in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 5, 2015

Authorities recognize the contribution of IICA to agriculture in Costa Rica

According to IICA Representative, Miguel Ángel Arvelo, over the last four years, IICA has invested nearly USD 2 million in technical cooperation in this country.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 5, 2015

Mexico to increase cooperation for agriculture in Central America

The second stage of a program aimed at building capacities needed to develop agriculture in the countries of Central America and the Caribbean is now under way.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 5, 2015

Preparations underway for the next meeting of the Inter-American Board of Agriculture

The highest-level ministerial forum on agriculture will be held on the Mexican Riviera Maya in October of this year.

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