Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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December 2, 2015

New Minister of Agriculture of The Bahamas discusses overhaul of cooperation agenda with IICA

The Director General of IICA has placed the Institute’s experience in the areas of agricultural health, agribusiness, and market information at the disposal of The Bahamas; these topics already from part of IICA’s cooperation projects in the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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December 2, 2015

Biotechnology and biodiversity: market-oriented research

IICA informed researchers and senior officials in its member countries of the latest developments worldwide with regard to studies on biotechnology, a source of scientific information for decision-making.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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December 2, 2015

Market information systems to be strengthened in Latin America and the Caribbean

The countries of the Americas have recognized the importance of reliable, transparent data for market intelligence, affirms the Deputy Director General of IICA, Lloyd Day.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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December 2, 2015

Radio broadcasts to be used to disseminate the strategy for combating rust

IICA and other entities are devising a program for the integrated control of the disease that includes the dissemination of good practices that coffee producers can apply on their farms.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Trinidad and Tobago

November 30, 2015

Direct Technical Assistance to CARIFORUM countries

To develop and strengthen agricultural policies, plans and strategies in five member states (Haiti, Guyana, St. Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines).

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 20, 2015

Mexico looks to research and technical training to solve the problem of coffee rust

With support from IICA, Mexican institutions are implementing a plan that includes plant breeding activities and efforts to enhance the technical capabilities of the country’s coffee sector.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 20, 2015

Central America and the Caribbean to update their agricultural R&D indicators

IICA and several other agencies are to implement a project aimed at updating the information on agricultural research and development in the two regions, in order to highlight the need for increased investment in those areas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Trinidad and Tobago

November 20, 2015

IICA reaffirms its support for agriculture in the Caribbean

Project executed by IICA in the Caribbean.

Trinidad and Tobago. Following discussions with the Ministers of Agriculture of Antigua and Barbuda, Trinidad and Tobago, and Haiti, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) aims to implement new projects that will benefit producers in those countries.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 20, 2015

FDA proposes new food safety standards for farms and facilities

According to a videoconference organized by IICA with FDA specialists, the rules would apply both to domestic and foreign operations.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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