Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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July 28, 2015

Director General of IICA: ā€œAgriculture could be the key to development in the Americasā€

In an address to the Mexican Senate, the Director General of IICA stated that the agricultural sectors of the hemisphere can turn the challenges posed by population growth and climate change into opportunities.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 28, 2015

IICA and Trinidad and Tobago to search for ways to make farmers more productive

The Director General of the Institute called attention to the leadership shown in the Caribbean by Trinidad and Tobago, which will encourage the development of a plan for work for the region aimed at making agriculture more productive and competitive.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 28, 2015

Reduction of agricultural emissions fundamental for achieving carbon neutrality

Authorities, experts and representatives of companies analyzed the actions Costa Rica must take to reach its voluntary goal of being carbon neutral in the next decade.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 28, 2015

Countries of the hemisphere fine tune-agenda for meeting of ministers of agriculture

Innovation in agriculture as a response to challenges posed by climate change, food security and rural poverty will be the focus of discussions among the ministers at a hemispheric meeting to be held at the Headquarters of the IICA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 28, 2015

Challenges facing agriculture require urgent interagency partnerships

IICA seeks new strategic partners for its efforts to improve agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 28, 2015

IICA Executive Committee declares: ā€œInnovation is central to meeting the challenges agriculture will face in the 21st centuryā€

It is essential to promoting competitiveness, meeting new food demands and developing socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable production practices.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 28, 2015

IICA Highlights 2010-2014 Strategy for the Caribbean Region at OAS

The strategy seeks to improve sanitary conditions for plants and animals; to increase agriculture production; to promote agribusiness and agricultural tourism and to address climate change.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 28, 2015

IICA Updates U.S. State Department of Activities in Haiti

ā€œThroughout 2010, IICA acted as a bridge for horizontal cooperation in efforts to begin rebuilding Haitiā€™s agriculture sector and improving food security.ā€ā€“ Victor M. Villalobos, IICA Director General.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 28, 2015

Scientific and technical network will work on the adaptation of agriculture to climate change

Mexico, Central America and Colombia will be taking part in an IICA initiative designed to increase the institutional capabilities for managing the impact of climate change in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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