Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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August 6, 2015

IICA supports strategy to promote value added in Costa Rican agriculture

The Institute is supporting the process of modernizing Costa Rica’s institutional framework for agriculture undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 6, 2015

EMBRAPA and IICA evaluate financing of 33 project proposals for the development of agriculture in LAC

Fifty-eight projects designed to strengthen small-scale agriculture were submitted in response to the third call for proposals of the LAC Market Place initiative.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 6, 2015

Colombia hosted dialogue of LAC countries on Codex Alimentarius

Delegates from Latin America and the Caribbean sought to establish positions regarding food health and safety designed to safeguard consumer health.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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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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