Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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The water footprint: an important calculation with major implications for agriculture

In a technical forum held at IICA, specialists from Latin America and Spain explained how this indicator could lead to water being used more efficiently in agriculture.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA to support the development of Guyana’s trade in agricultural products

At a meeting with senior IICA officials, the Minister of Agriculture of Guyana discussed the type of agriculture he wishes to see develop in his country.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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United States and Mexico Support Haiti’s Efforts to Develop its Fruit Industry

Scientists carry out field assessment of the needs to improve mango fruit production and post harvest to support exporters in Haiti

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Experts discuss rules relating to the presence of living modified organisms in seeds

IICA organized a workshop for experts in the field from Latin America to identify common areas of interest.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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“Countries regard IICA as a strategic partner in the area of biosafety”

Pedro Rocha, coordinator of IICA’s biotechnology and biosafety unit, detects growing interest in the countries of the Americas in developing regulatory frameworks on the subject.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA to promote Brazil’s experience in the field of rural area-based development

IICA is to encourage other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to apply the Brazilian model, a benchmark for development as well as social and economic inclusion in rural areas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA/El Salvador holds its annual accountability activity

The Director General of the Institute presented a report on IICA’s contribution to the Family Agriculture Plan of that Central American nation.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA and FAO to increase knowledge management in agriculture

They have signed a letter of understanding to develop a new distance-learning course designed to enhance management capabilities.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Reactivation of agroindustries can trigger area-based development

An IICA project developed a methodology for promoting area-based development that involves using the chains approach to boost agroindustries and empowering the rural population.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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