Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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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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Gender equity: engine for the development of family farming

The First Lady of Costa Rica, specialists and women producers call for gender mainstreaming in public agricultural policies.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Cayman Islands

October 28, 2016

IICA calls for investment in agricultural research

The recommendation was made by the Director General of IICA at the official opening ceremony of the 14th Caribbean Week of Agriculture.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA offers six virtual courses

The courses cover topics such as management and productive use of water, food security and innovation, ago-ecotourism and biotechnology.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Saint Lucia

October 27, 2016

IICA hosts training on facilitating associative internships for skills building on family agriculture

An internship training workshop built capacity to support improvement planning of producer groups and associations in the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Saint Lucia

October 27, 2016

IICA Hosts Training on Facilitating Associative Internships for Skills Building on Family Agriculture

An internship training workshop built capacity to support improvement planning of producer groups and associations in the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Investing in agricultural research: progress in some countries, pending assignment in others

Investments in agricultural research in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) shows its effect on the agricultural sector, study indicates.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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