Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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October 14, 2022

Digitization of agriculture improves its productivity, reduces its environmental impact and fosters social inclusion, agree experts convened by the World Food Prize Foundation and IICA

During a virtual forum organized by the two institutions within the framework of the Borlaug International Dialogueā€”considered the premier conference in the world on global agricultureā€”experts underscored the need for countries in the region to develop state policies on this topic.

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October 13, 2022

World Food Day: international agencies call for urgent action against food insecurity

Through a commemorative event in Brazil, IICA, FAO, IFAD and WFP will call attention to the need to cooperate to transform agrifood systems.

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October 12, 2022

Belize draws on the experience of Paraguay to fuel the development of its livestock sector

With the support of IICA, Maris Llorens, a renowned Paraguayan livestock farmer and businesswoman, visited the Central American country of Belize to find out about challenges and opportunities in its livestock sector, as well as to share experiences and explore the potential for collaboration.

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October 12, 2022

Global bioenergy event highlights the need to promote predictable regulatory frameworks, foster markets and develop social, economic and environmental indicators that can demonstrate the benefits of bioeconomic activities

In his remarks, Torroba noted that ā€œsustainable aviation fuels, among which biofuels stand out, are the main innovation developed by the civil aviation sector to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

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October 11, 2022

Iconic mural that pays tribute to the agricultural and cultural wealth of the Americas is reinstalled at IICA Headquarters, in the presence of the Ambassador of Spain

Donated by Spain to IICA in 1981, the mural was restored and reinaugurated by the Spanish Ambassador to Costa Rica, Eva MartĆ­nez.

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October 10, 2022

ā€œThe Soul of Ruralityā€: book commemorating IICAā€™s 80 years of existence underscores the value and importance of silent leadership for agriculture and food security

The publication includes 80 profiles on people who have made, are making and will make a difference in the rural areas of the Americas, which are strategic areas for the food, nutritional and environmental security of the planet. The dual Spanish-English edition can be downloaded free of charge.

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October 7, 2022

IICA celebrated 80 years of service to rural development, with the official opening in Costa Rica of the Plaza of Agriculture of the Americas

There was also a presentation of the commemorative book ā€œThe Soul of Ruralityā€, which features profiles on outstanding leaders in agriculture in the Americas, including Sonia Murillo (Costa Rica) and Lorena Valdez (Ecuador), who took part in the celebrations.

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October 5, 2022

IICA celebrates its 80th anniversary with the launch in Costa Rica of the Plaza of Agriculture of the Americas

The plaza is a public space, established at the Instituteā€™s Headquarters in the canton of VĆ”squez de Coronado, highlighting the value of agriculture and biodiversity and their importance to society.

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October 5, 2022

Costa Rican National Lottery pays tribute to IICA on its 80th anniversary

A special commemorative lottery ticket was presented to IICA by the Social Protection Board, the government entity that organizes the Costa Rican lottery. The draw will take place on Sunday, 9 October.

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