Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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August 18, 2015

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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August 18, 2015

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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August 18, 2015

Links between agriculture and tourism in the Caribbean to be strengthened

IICA and a tourism promotion organization aim to increase the agricultural sectorā€™s participation in the Caribbean tourism industry.

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August 18, 2015

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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August 18, 2015

A dialogue to strengthen IICAā€™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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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.

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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.

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August 17, 2015

Countries evaluate challenges involved in adapting agriculture to climate change

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

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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.

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