Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

Mexico City

A new approach to water management is needed in Latin America and the Caribbean

The present situation calls for the integrated management of the water used in agriculture, a challenge that senior agricultural officials from the Americas discussed in Mexico at the meeting of IICA’s Executive Committee.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

Mexico City

A new approach to water management is needed in Latin America and the Caribbean

The present situation calls for the integrated management of the water used in agriculture, a challenge that senior agricultural officials from the Americas discussed in Mexico at the meeting of IICA’s Executive Committee.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Agriculture and integrated water management: two strategic factors in food production

The meeting of IICA’s Executive Committee concluded in Mexico, with the countries expressing their satisfaction with the results of the technical assistance provided to agriculture in the hemisphere.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Insurance and adaptation measures: important options for agricultural risk management

Technological innovations should also form part of strategies designed to reduce agricultural risks, according to the most recent technical note produced by IICA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Experts discuss rules relating to the presence of living modified organisms in seeds

IICA organized a workshop for experts in the field from Latin America to identify common areas of interest.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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“Countries regard IICA as a strategic partner in the area of biosafety”

Pedro Rocha, coordinator of IICA’s biotechnology and biosafety unit, detects growing interest in the countries of the Americas in developing regulatory frameworks on the subject.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA to promote Brazil’s experience in the field of rural area-based development

IICA is to encourage other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to apply the Brazilian model, a benchmark for development as well as social and economic inclusion in rural areas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA/El Salvador holds its annual accountability activity

The Director General of the Institute presented a report on IICA’s contribution to the Family Agriculture Plan of that Central American nation.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA and FAO to increase knowledge management in agriculture

They have signed a letter of understanding to develop a new distance-learning course designed to enhance management capabilities.

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