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​​International experts agree on the need to foster agricultural research

This conclusion was drawn from the 2nd Congress on Agricultural Research for Development, held this month in Madrid.

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Ottawa

March 28, 2017

Representative’s Corner – 1st Quarter of 2017

The year was off to a great start for the IICA Delegation in Canada in the 3 main themes reflected in our revised Country Strategy -   technical cooperation projects with Canadian partners, technical addressing technical capacity in member states and maintaining interest and support of Canadian Government.

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Washington, D.C.

March 27, 2017

From the Desk of the Representative – IICA Delegation in the USA Newsletter — January – February 2017

Welcome to our first edition of 2017!  2017 is a very special year for us. This year, we will be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of IICA.

 

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IICA study reveals benefits of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program of Canada for Latin American and Caribbean countries

The report highlights the improvement of socio-economic conditions for workers and their families, and stresses the need to improve knowledge transfer from Canadian farm businesses to the home countries of participants.

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Washington, D.C.

March 27, 2017

Strengthening national capabilities to implement or improve commercialization strategies for cocoa producers

IICA organized a forum “Commercialization strategies that facilitate market access for cocoa producers” in the Dominican Republic, with the participation of more than 30 actors representing public and private support institutions and producers´ organizations.

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Washington, D.C.

March 27, 2017

Does farm size matter for productivity? 

At first, it might seem obvious that agricultural productivity increases as farm size increases.  However, it all depends on what we are talking about.

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Washington, D.C.

March 27, 2017

Bee stories: How innovations are improving honey production in Latin America

Researchers from Argentina are spearheading an effort to improve beekeeping in Latin America through the implementation of public-private partnerships.

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Washington, D.C.

March 27, 2017

An urgent transition from climate planning to action

IICA has been working with its partners to support both adaptation and mitigation in the region’s agricultural sector, developing capacities, promoting learning and exchange between countries, and strengthening institutions to respond to the changing climate. 

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Washington, D.C.

March 27, 2017

Recent Developments on Antimicrobial Resistance International Standards Setting

As an international organization in favor of science based standards for food safety and trade, IICA has been following very closely the most recently developments on antimicrobial resistance international standards setting.

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