Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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IICA participated in a meeting of experts organized by Bayer in Germany to discuss opportunities for small-scale farmers

IICA was the only institution representing the Americas in a roundtable of international experts hosted by Bayer’s Crop Science Division in Germany. The participants discussed and identified productive opportunities that would allow for improving economic and social conditions for small-scale farmers in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

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IICA Derek Charles delivering hands-on training of Inspectors

Saint George, Grenada

November 25, 2019

Grenada fresh produce inspectors strengthened their capacity to conduct inspection work

Inspection of fresh produce is a mandatory process conducted by governmental authorities or other agencies to ensure a product’s wholesomeness, safety and adherence to regulations.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Alfred Barrent with participant examining citrus plants in the field

Castries, Saint Lucia

November 22, 2019

IICA helps build Saint Lucia’s capacities for the rapid response and long-term management of citrus greening

The plague affects important livelihoods and cross-sectoral advantages, like apiculture, given that citrus is a major source of forage, and agro-tourism linkages.

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IICA Director General highlights role of digital technology in driving sustainable development

He was speaking at the sixth round of meetings of the BBVA Microfinance Foundation Group, held in the Dominican Republic. During his visit to the country, he also met with the Minister of Agriculture, Osmar Benítez, to discuss stepping up IICA actions aimed at strengthening the country’s agricultural health policies.

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Paramaribo, Suriname

November 18, 2019

Suriname bets on digital modeling tools to improve capacities for Agricultural Disaster Risk Management (ADRM)

The workshop sought to expose stakeholders to modern digital modeling tools and the operation of drones

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IICA and CORTEVA promote public discussion in Colombia to improve the situation of Rural Women

The launch of "Luchadoras - Rural Women in the World", in Bogotá, summoned government authorities, representatives of private companies and leaders of agricultural associations in Colombia, as well as members of rural communities in the country.

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IICA and the International Potato Center will work together on an agenda focused on agrobiodiversity, resilience and food and nutritional security

Both institutions will also prioritize initiatives associated with migration, productivity, research, development and agricultural innovation.

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Rural youth win IICA 2019 Hackathon with their app to protect animals against natural disasters

The competition took place this weekend at IICA Headquarters, with the technical support of SENASA, Microsoft, World Animal Protection and CENFOTEC University.

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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

November 7, 2019

Taking a grassroots approach to soil protection and flood control

The roots of the vetiver grass are ideal for soil and slope stabilisation, water flow and flood control.

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