Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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IICA reviews priorities for cooperation in Jamaica

The Director General of the Institute visited the country to assess the needs of the agricultural sector with the new authorities.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Agriculture Experts Review the State of Insurance in the Americas

The potential impact of agriculture insurance for the farming community needs increased attention.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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In Rome, IICA reports on assistance to Haiti

IICA presented to IFAD the lessons learned from a technical assistance program that it is carrying out in Haiti, which emerged as a response to the earthquake two years ago.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Tizimin, where corn is being grown in stony soil

This area of Mexico has very poor soils, but with the help of innovative technology and tractors that crush the rocks in the soil, grains and other crops are being produced with high yields.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA to assist Saint Lucia in rehabilitating farms

The eradication of black sigatoka, training in small ruminant production, and the development of protected agriculture were the main areas of technical assistance discussed during the visit of Saint Lucia’s Minister of Agriculture to IICA Headquarters.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA and FONTAGRO evaluate the impact of research in Latin America and the Caribbean

This evaluation will document the economic, social, environmental and institutional benefits that innovation generates in projects aimed at small farmers.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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100 postgraduate scholarships for professionals in the agriculture sector

An agreement between IICA and CONACYT in Mexico has been signed for the award of 100 scholarships annually for masters and doctoral studies in that country.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Minister of Agriculture of Haiti visits IICA Headquarters

He will hold discussions on the technical cooperation that the Institute is providing to his country, as well as the challenges and opportunities for today’s agriculture sector

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Innovation in the cultivation of jatropha promoted to spur production of biofuels

Six working groups will address topics such as genetic breeding and the identification of the areas best suited to the cultivation of this plant in Latin America and the Caribbean, as a source of biodiesel and biokerosene.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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