Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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July 29, 2015

IICA: European crisis to have greater effect on net food importing countries in the Americas

An economic crisis in Europe and the United States would push international food prices down in the short term, but they would continue to be high in the medium and long terms due to factors such as low interest rates, variations in exchange rates and uncertainty in the markets.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 29, 2015

Prahbu Pingali, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Latin America is a source of innovation for other parts of the world

Addressing the Ministers of Agriculture of the region, Pingali stated that agricultural research and development in Latin America have made it possible to combat poverty and hunger elsewhere.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 29, 2015

OAS honors William Berenson with Leo Rowe Award

The Secretary General bestowed the award upon him in recognition of his many significant achievements throughout his long career within the Inter-American system.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 29, 2015

Investment and transfer of knowledge: Key elements for innovation in agriculture

Delegates of 34 countries and representatives of research, technical and financial cooperation organizations participated in a forum on innovation at the Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2011.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 29, 2015

Countries make final adjustments to declaration that will promote innovation in the region’s agricultural sector

According to the Director General of IICA, agricultural innovation and joint activities by the countries are the keys to achieving prosperity in the rural territories of the hemisphere.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

promefrut

July 29, 2015

Region to share information on tropical fruit market

Project will help standardize methods used to gather information on fruit prices and other variables, in order to improve market intelligence in Central America and the Dominican Republic.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 29, 2015

IICA and CONACYT establish a program of 100 scholarships for postgraduate studies in Mexico

Each year, professionals from the agricultural sector in the Americas will be able to do specializations at institutions within the National Science and Technology System of Mexico.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 29, 2015

Online course on agro-tourism available in English

The first edition of this OAS/IICA initiative targeting English speakers is now available. Deadline for registration is October 18.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 29, 2015

IICA trains groups from Central America in rural-area based development

Some 40 representatives of organized groups in Central America, Belize and the Dominican Republic met in Costa Rica to share experiences and participate in training related to rural development.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins