Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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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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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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Food production has increased, but inequalities threaten food security in the Americas

To promote greater investment in agriculture, to provide incentives for research and technology transfer and to strengthen family agriculture are three of the recommendations contained in a document IICA sent to the OAS on how to increase agriculture’s contribution to food security in the Americas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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In Belize: IICA signs cooperation agreement with the European Union

The goal is to strengthen the Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Nations will promote agricultural development to strengthen food security in the Americas

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the hemisphere charged IICA and the OAS General Secretariat with supporting multilateral actions being implemented in the region to ensure food and nutritional security.

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