Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Pamaribo, Suriname

April 10, 2017

IICA’s contributions in Suriname boost agricultural and rural development

The IICA Representative in Suriname reported to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries the main achievements in 2016 and presented the main focuses for 2017.

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Renewable energies underscored as sustainable solutions to satisfy the growing demand for energy

Brazilian case shows that geographic planning, through hydro-information systems, allows for integrated planning and efficient use of water, energy, and food resources.

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106 new professionals will be able to assist their countries in complying with requirements for exporting processed food to the U.S.

The initiative, executed by IICA, USDA-FAS and USAID, seeks to support capacity-building in strategic topics for the countries.

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Grenada

March 31, 2017

​IICA Grenada accounts to its stakeholders

The Permanent Secretary with responsibility for Agriculture, Lands, Forestry and Fisheries of Grenada, on behalf of Minister Yolande Bain-Horsford, acknowledged IICA´s contribution to the agricultural sector and to the socio-economic development of the country.

 

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Ottawa, ON

March 30, 2017

Making Agriculture Research & Innovation more Impactful

The Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) recently had representatives from each geo-political region deliberating strategies for working together to address challenges facing global agriculture, against the backdrop of the Sustainable Development Goals. 

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Ecuadoran project that replaces diesel with pine nut oil to generate electricity receives international award

The Pine Nut for Galapagos initiative received the award at the most important global summit on rural electrification.

 

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Ottawa, ON

March 30, 2017

North American Workshop on Food Waste Reduction and Recovery

IICA Canada participated in the North American Workshop on Food Waste Reduction and Recovery held in Toronto, Ontario on Feb. 28th and March 1. 

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Ottawa, ON

March 30, 2017

Indulging in Chocolate & Supporting Developing Farming Communities

Did you know that by eating chocolate you could be supporting farming communities in developing countries?  From cacao seeds to cocoa beans to chocolate bars – a value chain that provides opportunities for trade and development in cacao producing countries.

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Water and soil: foundations for food security

During a technical forum organized by IICA and CATIE, the importance of the relationship between water and soil, and their role in facing the challenge of feeding the world was discussed.

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