Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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July 9, 2020

Food bank developed by IICA and CATIE makes its third delivery of basic products to rural Costa Rican populations

In Coronado, one of the beneficiary communities, the food is delivered to close to 150 families that are registered at the local municipality and religious centers.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 8, 2020

“Producing specialty coffee is more than a job; it’s a passion”

A young man from Honduras runs a family farm whose coffee is leading an online auction that will be held on August 12 with support from PROCAGICA, a program implemented by the European Union and IICA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 7, 2020

Short marketing circuits and the digitalization of agricultural trade are promoted in Costa Rica

A pilot plan launched by IICA and other organizations is already operating in a Costa Rican community and will be validated for use in two additional locations.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 7, 2020

Syngenta and IICA join forces to foster agricultural innovation in the Americas

Headquartered in Switzerland, Syngenta is a global leader in the research and development of products to protect crops and improve seeds. The company and IICA will work together to implement projects aimed at expanding farmers’ access to tools that foster sustainable agricultural production.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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San José, Costa Rica

July 6, 2020

Taiwan ICDF and IICA strengthen cooperation to boost agriculture in Saint Lucia and other countries in the Caribbean

IICA and the ICDF Taiwan Technical Mission in Saint Lucia sign an agreement to foster greater collaboration on areas of common priority including commercial composting and enhancing institutional mechanisms for improved management of the agri-food supply chain in Saint Lucia and the Eastern Caribbean States.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 6, 2020

Smart management of the Mediterranean fruit fly in Mexico strengthens food production

Mexican producers play a leading role in combating this insect in the countryside.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

July 4, 2020

Regional experts analyzed the pandemic’s impact on global food trade

During an international seminar entitled “Safe food in global trade within the context of deepening non-tariff barriers”.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 3, 2020

Eight South American singers and musical groups join the IICA tribute to food chain workers

Approximately 100 artists and musical groups have now come on board the IICA initiative to turn the political and social spotlight on the agriculture sector and rurality during Covid-19.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 3, 2020

Agribusiness sector in Latin America supports the establishment of partnerships and the creation of a new vision for development post COVID-19

The sector called for establishing a solid partnership with governments and society to reactivate countries’ economies and advance towards food security.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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