Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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More than 1 billion hectares planted in biotechnological crops since 1996

Small-scale farmers make up 90% of all those who grow such crops.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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While at IICA, Minister of Agriculture of Barbados reviewed agricultural challenges of his country

Senior agricultural sector authorities visited three sustainable agriculture farms in Costa Rica; will attempt to promote the application of such practices in their country.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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World-renowned expert in biotechnology calls for agriculture to be given “the priority it deserves”

According to Albert Sasson, given the rise in food prices worldwide and the impact it is having on food security and poverty, governments and cooperation agencies should attach greater attention to agriculture on their agendas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA and FDA to teach exporters in Latin America and the Caribbean the ins and outs of the new U.S. food safety law

IICA’s experience in the fields of institution and capacity building will prove invaluable in helping producers and foreign trade officials to understand the new legislation.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Raises Institutional Profile in Washington, DC

Villalobos met with officials of strategic partners and US government agencies.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and USDA Explore Areas of Collaboration

According to IICA’s Director General, Dr. Victor Villalobos, hemispheric cooperation is a vital component.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Director General of IICA strengthens relations with Brazil

Met with several ministers to discuss items on the shared agenda, such as cooperation in the Caribbean, in Haiti, and in the areas of rural development and climate change.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Disaster in Japan and conflicts in Middle East could impact agriculture in the Americas in a number of ways

Rising oil prices, the fall in the volume of certain Japanese imports, and the possible effect of the nuclear disaster on exports were some of the problems analyzed.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Climate change will create the need for new plant varieties and improved public policies

Research on the biodiversity of the Americas could lead to the development of plant varieties that are more resistant to drought, flood and changes in temperature.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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