Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Trinidad and Tobago

April 19, 2013

IICA reaffirms its support for agriculture in the Caribbean

Project executed by IICA in the Caribbean.

Trinidad and Tobago. Following discussions with the Ministers of Agriculture of Antigua and Barbuda, Trinidad and Tobago, and Haiti, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) aims to implement new projects that will benefit producers in those countries.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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FDA proposes new food safety standards for farms and facilities

According to a videoconference organized by IICA with FDA specialists, the rules would apply both to domestic and foreign operations.

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Use of ICTs in agriculture calls for policies, partnerships, and a long-term vision

In Costa Rica, IICA and ECLAC signed an agreement for the implementation of joint activities to promote improvements in the agricultural sectors and rural areas of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA Director General reiterates commitment to Haiti’s agricultural sector

He met with the ministers of agriculture and tourism, with whom he pledged to work on agribusiness, research, and agro-tourism issues.

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ICTs in agriculture should meet the needs of the end user, not only those of the staff of government agencies

According to a seminar held at IICA, the fact that financial entities view agriculture and ICTs as high-risk ventures hampers the development of technologies designed to promote the agricultural sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Land in Latin America and the Caribbean will be key to increased food production

During a presentation at IICA Headquarters, the Director of the USDA’s Global Policy Analysis Division explained this region’s potential to provide food for the world’s growing population.

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FONTAGRO, IICA and IDB reward innovations for family agriculture

“Organized smallholder farmers can be successful innovators” was the message of winners during an awards ceremony supported by these organizations.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ambassadors to the OAS give ringing endorsement to IICA’s technical support for agriculture

Víctor M. Villalobos, Director General of IICA; José Miguel Insulza, Secretary General of the OAS; and Arturo Vallarino, Chairman of OAS's Permanent Council and Ambassador of Panamá. Photo OAS.

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Jamaica

November 19, 2015

Preparing Jamaican exporters to meet the US Food Safety Modernisation Act

Approximately 80 persons from the public and private sector in Jamaica attended two day FSMA workshop 

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