Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Microsoft and IICA define a roadmap for the digital transformation of agriculture in the Americas

The partnership between Microsoft and IICA will provide technological developments to transform agriculture in the Americas through innovation, for the benefit of rural women and youth in particular.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Belmopan, Belize

December 19, 2018

IICA seeks to create awareness about bioeconomy in Belize

The Institute organized a seminar to present its Bioeconomy and Productive Development Program, and to sensitize Belizean stakeholders on the importance of bioeconomy for rural development.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Belize

December 17, 2018

Biosecurity and Disease Prevention in Back-yard Poultry

Recognising the need to improve productivity in back-yard chicken rearing, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture allocated a small amount of funding “To promote coops and biosecurity measures to improve the health and productivity of chickens reared in back-yards.”

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Bioeconomy: Costa Rica’s bid to develop agriculture and rural areas

Throughout this year, the Central American country has been preparing a national strategy on this issue, with input from public institutions involved in science, technology, the environment and agriculture.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa

December 14, 2018

Impact Sessions with Parliamentarians on Ag Research & Innovation

The theme - “Economic Impact of Agricultural Research and Innovation” was evident during the symposium & Government Impact Sessions hosted November 5 to 7 in Ottawa, Ontario.  IICA being a co-sponsor of the event was privy to the various interactions. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa

December 14, 2018

“Sister Talk”: Researchers and Policymakers discuss indigenous genetic resources

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) shared aspects of the recently concluded 3 Sisters Value Chain Project involving First Nation communities in Quebec on seeking to identify prospects for partnerships for future activities, this presented an excellent opportunity for IICA and PROCINORTE.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Experiences in seven countries will inform IICA’s bioeconomy strategies for Latin America and the Caribbean

Experiences in the United States, Germany, Colombia, Spain, Japan, South Africa, Malaysia and the European Union will provide a frame of reference for the development of methodological guidelines and analyses. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa

December 13, 2018

Atlantic Canada Mission

This region could offer best practices, lessons learned and guidance for fostering an enabling policy regime and production system in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa

December 13, 2018

Rep’s Message

It was gratifying to note the convergence of perspectives on the importance of the Canadian office as a bridge (to & from the rest of the Americas) with respect to knowledge, technologies and innovations. 

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