Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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September 30, 2019

Technological advances are revolutionizing regional trade in Mexican avocados

A methodology that accurately determines the maturity of the fruit is saving farmers from millions of dollars in losses. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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St. George, Granada

September 26, 2019

Grenada seeks to strengthen sustainable agro-tourism policies

The meeting provides a forum for stakeholders to identify the most critical policy gaps that need to be filled to create an environment conducive to strengthen linkages between the agricultural and tourism sectors

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 20, 2019

IICA trained producers and technicians from Suriname in agricultural disasters risk management

Instituteā€™s ongoing project seeks to build resilience in the country's agricultural and rural sectors

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 19, 2019

Director General of IICA completed an intense work agenda in Washington D.C

Manuel Otero held meetings with high-level authorities of the USDA and the U.S. Department of State and attended the signing of an agreement between the OAS and Zicosur, which will strengthen the institutional framework of this integration mechanism.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 19, 2019

The FDA and IICA to develop digital platforms to provide training on the FSMA food safety legislation

Joint project aims to strengthen the regionā€™s food safety systems and protect consumers from foodborne diseases.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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St. John's, Antigua y Barbuda

September 18, 2019

Competition fostered the development of the agrifood industry in Antigua and Barbuda

With support from IICA, the development of innovative products made from mango and pineapple was fostered, in order to demonstrate the potential for growth of the regionā€™s agriculture sector.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 17, 2019

Panama to host conference on controlled-environment agriculture

A total of 400 specialists and 40 companies will gather in Panama City to explore the future of agricultural trade and production.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 17, 2019

FUNIBER and IICA launch first hemispheric call for scholarship applications

Initiative will benefit 1,700 students and young professionals throughout the Americas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 17, 2019

Research studies aimed at resolving challenges faced by Latin American and Caribbean coffee farmers were presented in Guatemala

PROMECAFE, an initiative supported by IICA, held a symposium with 330 participants from 14 countries across the region, which is home to more than one million coffee-farming families.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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