Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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July 29, 2015

IICA to participate in meeting on the genetic resources of Latin America and the Caribbean

In a symposium on genetic resources organized by Ecuador, the Institute will promote the comprehensive management of knowledge in the conservation and use of the agro-biodiversity of the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

cadenaspanama

July 29, 2015

Agrifood chains in Panama: an attempt to increase competitiveness

With technical support from IICA, plans of actions have been established in the rice, milk, bean, corn, plantain, beef, potato-onion, cassava-yam and vegetable sectors in an attempt to increase productivity and improve the distribution of income among producers.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

drt1

July 29, 2015

Leadership and citizen participation contribute to success of territorial rural development

As part of efforts of ECADERT, specialists from Central America, Brazil and Spain share experiences on way to increase impact of territorial action groups on quality of life in rural areas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

mexico

July 29, 2015

In address to the Mexican Senate: Director General of IICA appeals for support towards innovation in agriculture

Victor M. Villalobos participated in a form held at the Senate of the Republic of Mexico entitled ā€œWhat kind of country do we want and what role should the countryside play in this projectā€

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

israel

July 29, 2015

IICA and Israel share experiences in agricultural innovation and development

An official delegation from Israel visited IICA Headquarters to explore similarities between actions within the agricultural industry of that country and the technical cooperation that the Institute provides in the Americas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

hector

July 29, 2015

IICA delivers message from ministers of agriculture to preparatory meeting for the next Summit of the Americas

The Summit Implementation Review Group (SIRG) is meeting in the U.S. capital.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

recesion

July 29, 2015

IICA: European crisis to have greater effect on net food importing countries in the Americas

An economic crisis in Europe and the United States would push international food prices down in the short term, but they would continue to be high in the medium and long terms due to factors such as low interest rates, variations in exchange rates and uncertainty in the markets.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 29, 2015

Prahbu Pingali, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Latin America is a source of innovation for other parts of the world

Addressing the Ministers of Agriculture of the region, Pingali stated that agricultural research and development in Latin America have made it possible to combat poverty and hunger elsewhere.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 29, 2015

OAS honors William Berenson with Leo Rowe Award

The Secretary General bestowed the award upon him in recognition of his many significant achievements throughout his long career within the Inter-American system.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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