Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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August 17, 2015

Countries in the Americas will discuss the defense of agriculture in the hemisphere

A meeting in Brazil will facilitate discussions and the sharing of experiences to contribute to harmonizing sanitary and phytosanitary measures.

 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 12, 2015

Fostering the national dialogue for promoting biofuels in Costa Rica

IICA supports the inclusion of agricultural producers in an initiative by the Ministry of Agriculture that seeks to use biomass to produce biofuels in the country.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 12, 2015

First stage of Mexico’s agricultural training for the Caribbean completed

Subjects of the courses held for Caribbean professionals and producers included plant pathology, soil and water conservation and sheep production.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 11, 2015

Family agriculture sector urged to use agricultural waste in the production of biogas

The production of biogas will provide those in the family agriculture sector with access to renewable and sustainable sources of energy, which will contribute to their development and to inclusion in rural territories.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 11, 2015

Costa Rica aims to promote rural development with intersectoral projects

With IICA’s support, representatives of the country’s public institutions aim to devise joint projects designed to promote the development of rural territories.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 11, 2015

Project consolidated 38 agricultural innovation initiatives in Central America

The results of the PRESICA project, which promoted the creation of innovation networks in countries of the region, included new varieties and crop and postharvest management technologies.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 11, 2015

Countries of the Americas present their positions on biosafety

This month, 20 IICA member countries will be taking part in the Conference of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.

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August 11, 2015

Meeting in Costa Rica will promote creation of network on youth and agriculture in the Americas

Comprised of organizations in a number of countries, the network will focus on education, extension and research on the role of youth in agriculture.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 11, 2015

Central American countries intensify work on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs

Working with the Executive Secretariat of the Central American Agricultural Council, the countries are preparing a proposal that would establish microbiological criteria related to unprocessed foods.

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