Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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IICA specialists and members of Costa Rica’s CLIITAs receive training in how to reduce food losses

Experts from the Institute and other organizations were taught how to use and apply a methodology that helps reduce postharvest losses in agricultural crops.

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November 11, 2015

IICA strengthens ties with the Eastern Caribbean States

Following the end of the Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture held in Mexico, IICA is renewing contact with Caribbean nations to follow up on the topics discussed.

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Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas commit to improving productivity in the agricultural sector

They called on research centers and international funding and cooperation organizations to support national, regional and hemispheric programs that will foster increased productivity across the continent.

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Results of over 200 projects reflect IICA’s commitment to agriculture in the Americas

This Thursday, the Director General of IICA gave a presentation to the ministers of agriculture of the Americas in which he outlined his organization’s main achievements during the period 2014-2015.

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Latin American and Caribbean agriculture is growing despite a challenging economic climate

Specialists from IICA, FAO, and ECLAC presented an analysis of the challenges faced by, and opportunities for agriculture in the region during a high-level technical forum held in Mexico.

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Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas engage in dialogue on achieving sustainable and inclusive agricultural productivity

International agricultural experts contributed their knowledge to the construction of a hemispheric agenda designed to help improve agricultural productivity in a sustainable and inclusive manner.

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President Enrique Peña Nieto inaugurates Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2015

Productivity and sustainability in the rural areas of the region will be the key issues addressed at this inter-American ministerial meeting.

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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.

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IICA strengthens relationship with US Government

“If we want to improve access to food, we must promote agribusiness and small producers while at the same time, ensuring that agricultural trade is not only open, but also fair and orderly”, said Victor Villalobos, Director General of IICA, in a meeting with US government agencies.

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