Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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IICA launches virtual food inspection school in Central America and the Dominican Republic

By means of a digital platform, the Institute and leading universities in each country will train food inspectors and promote integration processes in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Specialists promote agenda for advancing agricultural insurance in Latin America and the Caribbean

At a meeting organized by IICA, international experts underscored the importance of facilitating risk management tools for small and medium-scale producers.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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World Water Council acknowledges IICA’s efforts to advance integrated water resource management

Through its Office in Brazil, the Institute has been a member of the Council for over five years.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA sets up high-level technical committees to tackle the major challenges facing agriculture more effectively

IICA will have distinguished external advisers, such as the Minister of Agriculture of Uruguay, Tabaré Aguerre, and the former Minister of Agriculture of Brazil, Roberto Rodrigues.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Improved agricultural practices benefit 9700 corn and bean growers in Guatemala

An increase of 25% in productivity in three regions of the country is one of the most important results of the Purchase for Progress project, being implemented with support from IICA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Via videos, Guatemalan growers share techniques for increasing productivity in corn and bean farming

IICA, the WFP and the international organization Access Agriculture will promote the use of IICA videos in training growers and agricultural extension agents.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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FONTAGRO to back sustainable production projects and an early warning system for coffee rust

This agricultural investment fund, sponsored by the IDB and IICA, is a unique regional cooperation mechanism that promotes innovation in family agriculture throughout LAC.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Spain and IICA sign agreement to establish an office in Madrid

In Madrid, the Director General of the Institute analyzed the major challenges facing agriculture and signed an agreement that will strengthen ties between IICA and the Kingdom of Spain.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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IICA and CIRAD renew ties to promote agriculture and rural development in LAC

The Director General of IICA paid a visit to CIRAD in France, and the two institutions agreed to work in areas of technology, agroindustry and agricultural policy.

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