Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Suriname

November 13, 2014

Improving talent retention is key to promoting agricultural innovation and competitiveness in the Caribbean

At a meeting in Suriname, specialists from the Caribbean discussed the challenges facing agricultural production in the region, and the constraints to the implementation of innovation processes.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Barbados

January 14, 2016

Call for Expression of Interest

Strengthening Food Safety Management Systems of Rum Producers in the CARIFORUM Region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Caribbean specialists acquire new expertise for adding value to cassava

A meeting supported by IICA, the European Union, and Colombia’s Presidential Agency for International Cooperation enabled specialists engaged in promoting the crop to learn about new forms of marketing that could boost markets for the product.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Animal health services strengthen their capacities in relation to veterinary drug residues

A virtual meeting hosted by IICA and CCLAC brought together specialists from over 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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G20 will tackle obstacles to the achievement of global food security

In June, the leaders of the G20 will discuss the recommendations made by the Vice-Ministers of Agriculture and other entities such as IICA for strengthening the agricultural sector and increasing its contribution to food production worldwide.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA promotes high-level dialogue between agricultural and environmental sectors

Held within the framework of COP21, an exchange of ideas was carried out to encourage the sectors to join efforts in facing the challenges of climate change.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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“El Niño” forces the agricultural sector to adopt preventive and risk management measures

Forecasts warn of a powerful climatic event that could last through 2016.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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New cooperation agreement promotes a responsible use of agricultural technologies in rural production

An agreement between IICA and CropLife will foster the development of training programs and the dissemination of scientifically-founded knowledge, among other activities.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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St. Augustine, Trinidad

December 11, 2015

Plant germplasm talks take root on the regional ‘free movement’ agenda

Specialists recommend promoting the work to advance the process of harmonizing protocols for movement of selected plant germplasm across the Caribbean Region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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