Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

g20

July 31, 2015

IICA to share experiences in innovation with the G-20

The Institute is involved in the preparation of an inter-agency document that will demonstrate to the G20 Ministers of Agriculture how innovation can play a key role in guaranteeing food security worldwide.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

jamaica

July 31, 2015

IICA reviews priorities for cooperation in Jamaica

The Director General of the Institute visited the country to assess the needs of the agricultural sector with the new authorities.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 31, 2015

Agriculture Experts Review the State of Insurance in the Americas

The potential impact of agriculture insurance for the farming community needs increased attention.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 31, 2015

IICA expresses optimism despite challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean

The Director General of IICA participated in the Forum ā€œOutlook 2012ā€, organized by the USDA, where he explained that the regionā€™s agriculture requires innovation to fulfill its role as food provider to the world, without over-exploiting its natural resources.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

fida-haiti

July 31, 2015

In Rome, IICA reports on assistance to Haiti

IICA presented to IFAD the lessons learned from a technical assistance program that it is carrying out in Haiti, which emerged as a response to the earthquake two years ago.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

tizimin

July 30, 2015

Tizimin, where corn is being grown in stony soil

This area of Mexico has very poor soils, but with the help of innovative technology and tractors that crush the rocks in the soil, grains and other crops are being produced with high yields.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

santalucia

July 30, 2015

IICA to assist Saint Lucia in rehabilitating farms

The eradication of black sigatoka, training in small ruminant production, and the development of protected agriculture were the main areas of technical assistance discussed during the visit of Saint Luciaā€™s Minister of Agriculture to IICA Headquarters.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

fontagro_eng

July 30, 2015

IICA and FONTAGRO evaluate the impact of research in Latin America and the Caribbean

This evaluation will document the economic, social, environmental and institutional benefits that innovation generates in projects aimed at small farmers.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 30, 2015

100 postgraduate scholarships for professionals in the agriculture sector

An agreement between IICA and CONACYT in Mexico has been signed for the award of 100 scholarships annually for masters and doctoral studies in that country.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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