Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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September 4, 2023

In Costa Rica, international experts discuss ways to boost the role of agrifood trade in sustainable development and food security in the Americas

At a two-day event organized by the IDB, ECLAC, FAO, IFPRI, and IICA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 1, 2023

Visit by Director General Manuel Otero to Bogotá enables IICA to strengthen its technical cooperation agenda to foster sustainable agriculture and preserve the rural economy and biodiversity in Colombia

The Minister of Agricultural and Rural Development, Jhenifer Mojica; the Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Susana Muhamad; the Deputy Minister of Environmental Land Management of the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Francisco Javier Canal Albán; the President of the Rural Development Agency, Luis Alberto Higuera Malaver; the Director of National Natural Parks, Luis Olmedo Martínez Zamora; and the Rector of the National University of Colombia, Dolly Montoya, were among the officials who welcomed the Director General of the agency specializing in agricultural and rural development.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 28, 2023

IICA and OLADE hold discussions on synergies and mutual collaboration to build bridges between the rural and energy sectors

En la reunión abordaron temas como biocombustibles líquidos, descarbonización, energías renovables con el objetivo de promover el bienestar de los países de las Américas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 28, 2023

At IICA, Latin American phytosanitary protection experts discussed proposed international standards designed to guarantee safe trade in plant-based products

Ninety-three national and regional experts from plant protection organizations took part in the 2023 Regional Workshop for Latin America of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 25, 2023

With the support of IICA, official laboratory technicians of veterinary services in 12 countries of the Americas are receiving training in the diagnosis of antimicrobial resistance

With technical guidance from The Ohio State University, and under IICA’s coordination, a virtual course on Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards was delivered with the aim of improving the monitoring of diseases that can affect food production in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 24, 2023

Fostering the growth of AgTechs and facilitating public-private linkages will enable agriculture in the Americas to better capitalize on digital solutions 

Network of 20 AgTechs (technology companies whose services are geared towards the agriculture sector) in the Americas, established by IICA in 2022, issues recommendations to consolidate the ecosystem for this industry in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 11, 2023

Countries in the Americas make headway with the implementation of electronic veterinary certification to expedite trade in animal-based products

Officers from 30 countries recognized the urgent need for a standardized protocol for the issuance and exchange of certificates, which would make it possible to eliminate trade barriers, lower costs, increase traceability, and better comply with veterinary public health requirements.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 9, 2023

The FDA and IICA launch web platform to enhance farmers’ knowledge of the safety rule governing the exportation of fresh agricultural produce to the United States

Growing Safe Produce is a digital tool that utilizes videos, interactive web applications, as well as   downloadable and printable resources, presented in simple, straightforward language, to explain how to fulfill the requirements of the rule.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 7, 2023

Trade and agricultural health and food safety specialists from Latin America and the Caribbean underscore the importance of regulatory convergence and equivalence agreements to strengthen agrifood trade across the region

In a forum organized by the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI) and IICA, more than 170 people shared their experiences to promote regulatory convergence based on equivalence in agrifood trade.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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