Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Washington, D.C.

March 20, 2017

Bee stories: How innovations are improving honey production in Latin America

Researchers from Argentina are spearheading an effort to improve beekeeping in Latin America through the implementation of public-private partnerships.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Washington, D.C.

March 20, 2017

An urgent transition from climate planning to action

IICA has been working with its partners to support both adaptation and mitigation in the region’s agricultural sector, developing capacities, promoting learning and exchange between countries, and strengthening institutions to respond to the changing climate. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Washington, D.C.

March 20, 2017

Recent Developments on Antimicrobial Resistance International Standards Setting

As an international organization in favor of science based standards for food safety and trade, IICA has been following very closely the most recently developments on antimicrobial resistance international standards setting.

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Spain

December 16, 2016

IICA, FAO and ECLAC present a joint report in Spain on the situation of agriculture in the Americas

Specialists unveiled the main conclusions that the three international organizations recommend to promote the development of rural in LAC

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Washington, D.C.

December 16, 2016

From the Desk of the Representative – IICA Delegation in the USA Newsletter — September – December 2016

As in previous occasions it is an honor for me to write this introduction to our last Newsletter for 2016 in which you will find a brief summary of some of the many activities carried out by IICA and its Delegation in the United States, during the period September-December 2016.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Washington, D.C.

December 14, 2016

Challenges and opportunities for financing agricultural value chains in Latin America and the Caribbean

This workshop was held to obtain input for a proposal that IICA is preparing on “public-private interventions designed to improve financing and financial inclusion in agricultural chains in LAC.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Washington, D.C.

December 14, 2016

The Present and Future of Agricultural Mechanization in Latin America

IICA and IFPRI hosted a seminar to analyze global trends and the current situation of agricultural mechanization in Latin America to identify factors that limit its use in agriculture and propose possible actions.

 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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USA

December 14, 2016

Innovation in agriculture: the role of women in Latin America

Women make decisions that impact local food security every day. When it comes to advisory services, women tend to follow the advice of other women, and hence the importance of female extension agents.
 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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USA

December 14, 2016

Research aims to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in livestock production

Livestock activities occupy 13 million hectares in the Central American region, and is the main source of livelihood for thousands of rural families.

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