Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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IICA reports on its progress prior to the 2015 Meeting of Ministers

In his address to the Ministers of Agriculture of Central America, the Director General of IICA highlighted the importance of making decisions to drive the sector’s productivity and competitiveness.

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Changes to LAC standards for pesticides use in food promoted

IICA, USDA, and FAO support research in 11 Latin American countries to update the maximum residual levels of pesticides in food for this region.

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IICA Deputy Director General discusses collaboration with Canadian Food Inspection Agency President

The autorities discussed the strategy adopted by IICA to achieve a more productive and competitive agriculture in the Americas.

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Links between agriculture and tourism in the Caribbean to be strengthened

IICA and a tourism promotion organization aim to increase the agricultural sector’s participation in the Caribbean tourism industry.

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Canada to strengthen regulatory framework for food inspection

New legislation establishes the same inspection processes for food imports and exports and domestically produced foodstuffs.

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A dialogue to strengthen IICA’s technical capacity

The Offices in the 34 member countries have embarked on a process of dialogue, promoted by the Director General, to equip the Institute with the operational mechanisms it requires to achieve its medium-term goals.

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Conflict between Russia and Ukraine could affect agriculture in the Americas

The Director General of IICA recommended closely monitoring market signals and reviewing import and export strategies for wheat and corn.

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Tomato consortium set up in Costa Rica

The alliance was created under an IICA program financed by Europe aimed at strengthening the food security of small-scale producers in Central America.

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Countries evaluate challenges involved in adapting agriculture to climate change

Representatives of Latin America’s ministries of agriculture and environment met at IICA to advance the regional dialogue on climate change and agriculture.

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