Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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September 17, 2020

IICA participated in a Bayer-organized discussion targeting 100 million small farmers in low- and middle-income countries

The global company’s discussion with partners about training, support and technology to generate income and promote sustainable production models was consistent with IICA’s objectives.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 10, 2020

Caribbean agricultural MSMEs bolster capacities to strengthen exports in the aftermath of the pandemic

IICA and Caribbean Export are mentoring micro, small and medium enterprises, preparing them to capitalize on new commercial opportunities in external markets.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 28, 2020

E-auction opens the door to the worldwide growth of Honduran specialty coffee

The appeal of the coffee certified under the Marcala DO is primarily its unique acidity.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 28, 2020

ICAFE and IICA launch measures to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic in Costa Rica’s coffee sector

The Costa Rican Coffee Institute (ICAFE) developed the measures, with the support of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). There was a presentation of 26 infographics, outlining the sanitary measures to be implemented by the Costa Rican coffee sector.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 26, 2020

Ecuadorian youth develop virtual platform to overcome the pandemic and foster agricultural trade and rural tourism in Ecuador

Computer and agricultural engineering students won a hackathon organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Ecuador, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), technology company SAP, Cenfotec University, Syngenta and Club AgTech.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 26, 2020

In response to Covid-19, Ibero-American countries, SEGIB and IICA are driving cooperation with a focus on food security

SEGIB, IICA and 21 countries analyzed initiatives aimed at responding to the crisis generated by Covid-19 in the agriculture and rural sectors, in an effort to strengthen the role of cooperation in mitigating the effects of the pandemic.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

SPS

San José, Costa Rica

August 26, 2020

Project launched to strengthen agricultural health and food safety systems and increase food trade in Caribbean countries

Initiative will focus on strengthening the regulatory framework in sanitary and phytosanitary measures, the capacity building in SPS compliance and the strengthening the fisheries sector in SPS controls.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 21, 2020

Australian Aid supports Backyard Poultry Biosecurity project in southern Belize

A biosecurity training manual and video have been produced for use by backyard poultry producers and Extension Officers.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 20, 2020

International cooperation and solidarity: an effective response to Covid-19

The Secretary General of the Italo-Latin American Institute, Antonella Cavallari, and the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Gabriela Cuevas, participated in a dialogue with the Director General of IICA, with a view to identifying solutions to address the impact of the pandemic on food security.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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