Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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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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The community nursery and reforestation

This is the first community nursery installed in Arreguy_Jacmel in 30 years.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Construction and distribution of more efficient wood burning stoves

The stoves were designed by a company specialized in environmental voluntary. They replace the use of open fire on three stones, reduce deforestation and improve health and quality of life of the users.    

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Agricultural activities designed to increase production and thereby improve food security

The beneficiaries have been able to sell the surpluses that are not used for direct household consumption.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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The poultry farm

The production of the poultry farm was used to make breakfast for children at school and in the community health center.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Training of the population

They are part of Reforestation and Use of energy-saving stoves project in Arreguy - Jacmel. The courses will be theoretical and practical.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Credit for rural women

The Kredifanm methodology will be used, which is similar to the funding mechanism developed in Bangladesh by the Bank for the Poor.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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