Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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July 27, 2015

USDA to donate US$8.5 million worth of agricultural inputs to IICA cooperation projects in Haiti

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will distribute agricultural goods in Haiti among projects supervised by IICA, and acknowledged the Instituteā€™s assistance work in Nicaragua and Honduras.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 27, 2015

More than 1 billion hectares planted in biotechnological crops since 1996

Small-scale farmers make up 90% of all those who grow such crops.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 27, 2015

While at IICA, Minister of Agriculture of Barbados reviewed agricultural challenges of his country

Senior agricultural sector authorities visited three sustainable agriculture farms in Costa Rica; will attempt to promote the application of such practices in their country.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 27, 2015

Costa Rica to be the site of the most important meeting of ministers of agriculture held in the hemisphere

The Director General of IICA made the announcement during a coordination meeting involving several of the Instituteā€™s member countries.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 27, 2015

World-renowned expert in biotechnology calls for agriculture to be given ā€œthe priority it deservesā€

According to Albert Sasson, given the rise in food prices worldwide and the impact it is having on food security and poverty, governments and cooperation agencies should attach greater attention to agriculture on their agendas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 27, 2015

IICA and FDA to teach exporters in Latin America and the Caribbean the ins and outs of the new U.S. food safety law

IICAā€™s experience in the fields of institution and capacity building will prove invaluable in helping producers and foreign trade officials to understand the new legislation.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 27, 2015

Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Raises Institutional Profile in Washington, DC

Villalobos met with officials of strategic partners and US government agencies.

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July 27, 2015

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and USDA Explore Areas of Collaboration

According to IICAā€™s Director General, Dr. Victor Villalobos, hemispheric cooperation is a vital component.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 27, 2015

Director General of IICA strengthens relations with Brazil

Met with several ministers to discuss items on the shared agenda, such as cooperation in the Caribbean, in Haiti, and in the areas of rural development and climate change.

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