Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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July 27, 2015

Disaster in Japan and conflicts in Middle East could impact agriculture in the Americas in a number of ways

Rising oil prices, the fall in the volume of certain Japanese imports, and the possible effect of the nuclear disaster on exports were some of the problems analyzed.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 27, 2015

Climate change will create the need for new plant varieties and improved public policies

Research on the biodiversity of the Americas could lead to the development of plant varieties that are more resistant to drought, flood and changes in temperature.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 27, 2015

IICA explores possible partnership with prestigious research center in Mexico

The partnership would make new responses to the challenges posed by climate change available to the countries of Americas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 27, 2015

Minister of Agriculture of Suriname visits IICA

Underscores the need for support with capacity building in order to make his country the main supplier of basic foods consumed within the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 24, 2015

IICA Director General visits Peru for launch of environmental programs for Andean Region

Financed by Finland, the programs will be implemented in Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. They will focus on forests, bioenergy and the environment.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 24, 2015

ECLAC, FAO and IICA analyze food price volatility in Latin America and the Caribbean

Document reviews the causes and the effects of this phenomenon, and puts forward public policy proposals to help the regionā€™s countries improve the way they tackle instability.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 24, 2015

IICA Convenes International Experts at the ā€˜Second Annual Symposium for Facilitating the Development of Agriculture Insurance in the Americasā€™

ā€œAgricultural insurance is a fundamental risk management tool for achieving food securityā€, David C. Hatch, IICA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 24, 2015

Government of El Salvador launches ambitious Family Agriculture Plan

The plan marks the start of a new era for El Salvadorā€™s agricultural sector; IICA will be in charge of technical support for the program on production linkages.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 24, 2015

IICAā€™s Director General Visits Belize

The delegation visited northern and southern Belize exploring possible investments in the production and processing of coconut.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins