Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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March 4, 2019

Agreement between the Argentine Seed Producersā€™ Association (ASA) and IICA will boost the competitiveness of agriculture

The memorandum of understanding, which was signed in Buenos Aires by Alfredo Paseyro, Executive Director of ASA, and Manuel Otero, Director General of IICA, will generate technical cooperation actions aimed at preparing and implementing projects, conducting training sessions and exchanging information related to phytosanitary aspects, plant breeding and biotechnology, as well as seed treatment.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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March 1, 2019

IICA-SENASA agreement will enable continuous improvement of agricultural health and agrifood safety services in Argentina

The agreement was signed in Buenos Aires by Ricardo Negri, President of SENASA, and Manuel Otero, Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture. It will contribute to strengthening agricultural health and the quality and safety of agrifood products, enhancing the capacities and services offered by SENASA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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February 28, 2019

Argentinaā€™s Secretariat of Science, Technology and Production Innovation and IICA establish a regional platform for Argentina to lead the development of the bioeconomy

The initiative will be guided by an agreement, signed in Buenos Aires by Lino BaraƱao, Argentinaā€™s Secretary of Science, Technology and Production Innovation, and Manuel Otero, Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). Argentina will be at the forefront of bioeconomy development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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February 27, 2019

IICA and Coca-Cola will generate innovation and sustainable development projects for rural areas in Mexico

The international agency specializing in agriculture and the multinational company signed a cooperation agreement with the aim of developing environmental initiatives and comprehensive solutions for Mexicoā€™s agrifood sector.

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February 27, 2019

Alysson Paolinelli, mastermind of Brazilā€™s thriving agriculture industry: IICAā€™s new Goodwill Ambassador

The Director General of the Institute, Manuel Otero, conferred the title on Paolinelli during a ceremony attended by numerous authorities, including the Brazilian Ministers of Agriculture and Citizenship, Tereza Cristina and Osmar Terra, who highlighted the Instituteā€™s work.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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February 27, 2019

Boost for Mexican Avocado industry

Mexican Hass avocado growers were excited to receive training in an alternative non-destructive way of determining avocado maturity.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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February 26, 2019

IICA promotes new programs and broadens partnerships in Brazil

The Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Manuel Otero, met with high-level authorities of the Government of Brazil in order to promote new projects. He was welcomed to Brazil by the ministers of Regional Development and Citizenship, as well as the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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February 26, 2019

ā€œAgriculture and the environment should remarryā€

Agricultural and food security specialist calls for a change in our way of thinking and speaking about agriculture and the environment, for the sake of the health of mankind and the planet.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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February 22, 2019

ā€œTechnology and infrastructure: the tools to face climate changeā€

The Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of Argentina, Guillermo Bernaudo, participated in a workshop aimed at discussing possible future scenarios for agriculture in the face of climate change and trade disputes; he also applauded the role played by IICA.

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