Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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December 2, 2015

Political agreement must support agriculture in negotiations on climate change

In a forum held at IICA, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Christiana Figueres, asked the countries of Latin America for support in reaching agreement on a common position that could serve as the basis for their participation in upcoming discussions on climate change and agriculture.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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December 2, 2015

IICA strengthens ties with the European Union by signing an agreement in the Caribbean

ICA and the European Union signed a cooperation agreement under which 8.6 million Euros will be provided to strengthen institutions in the Caribbean involved in the issue of food security.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Trinidad and Tobago

November 30, 2015

Direct Technical Assistance to CARIFORUM countries

To develop and strengthen agricultural policies, plans and strategies in five member states (Haiti, Guyana, St. Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines).

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November 23, 2015

Latin America and the Caribbean should make risk management an integral part of agricultural planning

The adoption of innovations as well as support for, and the organization of, social actors are some of the actions that can be implemented to make farming a more secure and profitable economic activity.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 20, 2015

IICA and the FAO to pool resources in the Dominican Republic

The organizations will support each other in projects aimed at bolstering the milk chain, conducting an agricultural census, and strengthening agricultural markets and pest control.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 20, 2015

Mexico looks to research and technical training to solve the problem of coffee rust

With support from IICA, Mexican institutions are implementing a plan that includes plant breeding activities and efforts to enhance the technical capabilities of the countryā€™s coffee sector.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 20, 2015

Central America and the Caribbean to update their agricultural R&D indicators

IICA and several other agencies are to implement a project aimed at updating the information on agricultural research and development in the two regions, in order to highlight the need for increased investment in those areas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Trinidad and Tobago

November 20, 2015

IICA reaffirms its support for agriculture in the Caribbean

Project executed by IICA in the Caribbean.

Trinidad and Tobago.Ā 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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November 20, 2015

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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