Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Otawa, Canada

November 14, 2016

Jamaica seeks to improve its goat breeding industry based on Canada’s experiences with small ruminant genetics

The Jamaica Small Ruminants Association hopes to adopt Canadian best practices in the Caribbean country.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Antigua and Barbuda

November 11, 2016

Agricultural health and food safety systems are strengthened in Antigua and Barbuda

Seminar participants learned about the role and duties of the Coordinating Council for Agricultural Health and Food Safety of Antigua and Barbuda.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Basseterre, St. Kitts

November 11, 2016

IICA holds workshop on food labelling for agro-processors

The workshop intended to contribute to sustainable agriculture development on Saint Kitts and Nevis. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Paramaribo, Suriname

November 11, 2016

Donation of cassava graters and smoke houses will help improve the standards of processed agricultural products in Suriname

The initiative was executed by IICA as part of  the EU funded Intra-ACP Agriculture Policy Programme (APP) under the specific activity, “Enhancing operational and business efficiencies of small and medium size food processors in Suriname”. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Belmopan, Cayo, Belize

November 11, 2016

IICA strengthens SME’s through traceability training

On August 30th and 31st, over 35 participants from eight different private sector business entities took part in a two-day work shop held at the George price Centre in Belmopan.  The training included an in-depth training on the principles and practice of traceability funded by the 10th European Development Fund “Support to the Forum of Caribbean States in the implementation of the commitments undertaken under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA): Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures” being executed by IICA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Cayo, Belize

November 11, 2016

IICA Supports local beekeeprs in Belize

On July 21st, July, IICA through the regional APP project, concluded a 6 weeks training in an effort to build the technical know-how on bee keeping of the of the Cayo Quality Honey Producers Cooperative (CQHPC). This training was part of a pilot initiative seeking to contribute to the development of the honey-value chain in Belize by improving the entrepreneurial, marketing, and organizational capacities of targeted organization, in this case the CQHPC.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Belize

November 11, 2016

IICA builds capacity in Farmer Field School Methodologies

The IICA Belize delegation carries out a four day training in an effort to o institutionalize the FFS methodology as a strategic tool to make the national extension service more efficient and effective. Five key institutions participated in the vent.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Eastern Caribbean States

November 11, 2016

Climate Smart Agriculture Winning Cases

Six organizations in Caribbean countries have taken a step forward in adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change, and are setting an example in each of their countries. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Gender equality, the unresolved challenge in Latin America and the Caribbean

Gender gaps undermine the performance of the agricultural sector. Empowering rural women is vital to eradicate hunger and poverty, an OAS expert on the subject argues.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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