Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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The development of family farming in Latin America and the Caribbean to come under the spotlight in Chile

At a conference organized by IICA, FAO, ECLAC, CIRAD and the Government of Chile, specialists from LAC will discuss the outlook for family farming in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Agricultural policies should encourage the inclusion of women and youth in development

International Conference on Public Policy and Family Farming –bringing together experts in the search for solutions to the challenges of smallholder production –comes to a close.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Firms updated about U.S. import requirements

IICA, USDA, USAID and the FDA prepared Costa Rica’s exporters for the regulations likely to be introduced under of the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA to take part in forum on sustainable landscape management in Lima

The Director General of IICA will be participating in the Global Landscapes Forum 2014, an event dealing with forest conservation, agriculture, energy and climate change.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Experts advocate application of fair trade concept to local markets

Latin America and the Caribbean supplies over 80% of the products marketed under fair trade standards worldwide.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Family agriculture benefits from selling its products in nearby farmers’ markets

A new bulletin published by the FAO, ECLAC and IICA explains how food marketing systems based on direct sales and proximity benefit consumers and family agriculture.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Agrotourism: a development opportunity for agriculture in the Caribbean

Specialists are agreed that the relationship between agribusiness and tourism is one of the most promising ways to diversify and grow the agricultural sector in the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Strategies for handling animals in emergency situations promoted

A forum organized by IICA, World Animal Protection and the National Animal Health Service of Costa Rica provided the opportunity for exchanging experiences in how to handle animals in emergency situations.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Reforestation and energy saving stoves are improving living conditions in Haiti

The opening of a tree nursery, the use of more efficient wood burning stoves, the planting of improved varieties and the construction of a poultry farm are some of the actions carried out under this inspiring project.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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