Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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August 18, 2015

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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 18, 2015

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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 17, 2015

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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 17, 2015

Potato growers and agricultural institutions in Costa Rica create consortium for innovation

The main objectives will be to promote associative enterprises in the potato chain and improve the supply, and increase the value added, of the product.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 17, 2015

Mexico and IICA begin agricultural training for Caribbean countries

The courses, targeted at Caribbean producers and public- and private-sector technical officers and professionals, will deal with a number of subjects, including family agriculture and rural development.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 17, 2015

IICA calls for human health to be placed at the core of all agricultural health activities

Víctor M. Villalobos underscored the importance of integrating public health, market competitiveness and productivity to promote the development of agricultural health and food safety in Mexico.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

ganaderos_web

August 17, 2015

Costa Rica’s cattle farmers devise strategies for coping with El Niño

IICA and Costa Rican producers and senior agricultural officials identified measures to reduce the negative impact of El Niño on the country’s livestock industry.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 17, 2015

IICA and CONACYT extend scholarship program in Mexico for another three years

Developing human talent to promote the modernization of agriculture in the Americas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 17, 2015

SECAC and IICA alert ministers of agriculture: Central America must be attentive to the effects of El Niño

Phenomenon likely to result in irregular and below-normal rainfall and a more intense, prolonged dry season in some areas of Central America and the Dominican Republic.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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