Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Costa Rica

May 18, 2018

Linking cutting-edge science and decision making to support agriculture under climate change

The seventh edition of the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP) Global Workshop was held in Latin America for the first time, co-organized by IICA. Approximately 150 specialists from six continents participated in a global workshop.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Argentina

May 18, 2018

Addressing climate change in Argentina’s agricultural sector

Over 35 representatives from different institutions, including MINAGRO, MAyDS, FAO, CIMA, INTA, and the Ministry of External Relations,  participated and ensured a wide range of perspectives. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Georgetown, Guyana

May 17, 2018

Guyana Simulation Exercise 2018

Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Consultant, 
Dr Mariano Bonet
Photo Courtesy: dpi.gov.gy 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Kingston, Jamaica

May 16, 2018

IICA signs agreement with the International Cocoa Organization to fast-frack the development of cocoa in the region

The aim is to assist the region’s cocoa producers through technical cooperation, direct advisory services, training and knowledge-sharing.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Approval of maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs

The agreement was made in Chicago, U.S.A. at the 24th session of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food.  IICA and 15 of its member countries took part in the decision.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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“Guardians” of America’s seeds acquired state-of-the-art expertise in germbanks

This took place at a workshop at IICA’s Headquarters in San José, Costa Rica, which was  organized by Crop Trust for the second time in a Latin America country.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Two CANROP chapters share knowledge to increase their economic opportunities

Members of the Caribbean Network of Rural Women Producers (CANROP) from Saint Lucia and Suriname realize the benefits of effective networking for mutual enhancement of their agri-businesses. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Suriname

May 9, 2018

Experience capitalization: Two CANROP chapters share knowledge to increase their economic opportunities

Members of the Caribbean Network of Rural Women Producers (CANROP) from Saint Lucia and Suriname realize the benefits of effective networking for mutual enhancement of their agri-businesses. 

 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA and Bayer launch virtual course to assist producers to conform to international standards on Good Agricultural Practices

The online training is free of cost and will be available at the Institute’s virtual campus as of 28 May.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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