Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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October 17, 2019

Communities in Antigua and Barbuda advance in the control of the giant african snail with the support of IICA

The presence of the mollusc was detected in 2008 and endangers the country's food security

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Bridgetown, Barbados

October 9, 2019

IICA and EU ACP-CTA workshop to promote trade and investment through agrotourism in the Caribbean

Technical sessions will focus on models for regional production integration and trade of priority food commodities required by the tourism and the food service sector across the Caribbean

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Saint Philip, Antigua and Barbuda

October 2, 2019

Caribbean countries discuss international standards on plant health and pest prevention

IICA provides countries in this region with the tools required to address matters related to international standards on plant health.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis

October 2, 2019

Saint Kitts and Nevis bets on sustainable livestock production

Throughout the workshop, participants will learn the principles to meat cutting and handling to follow HACCP standards.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 30, 2019

Technological advances are revolutionizing regional trade in Mexican avocados

A methodology that accurately determines the maturity of the fruit is saving farmers from millions of dollars in losses. 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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St. George, Granada

September 26, 2019

Grenada seeks to strengthen sustainable agro-tourism policies

The meeting provides a forum for stakeholders to identify the most critical policy gaps that need to be filled to create an environment conducive to strengthen linkages between the agricultural and tourism sectors

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 19, 2019

Director General of IICA completed an intense work agenda in Washington D.C

Manuel Otero held meetings with high-level authorities of the USDA and the U.S. Department of State and attended the signing of an agreement between the OAS and Zicosur, which will strengthen the institutional framework of this integration mechanism.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 19, 2019

The FDA and IICA to develop digital platforms to provide training on the FSMA food safety legislation

Joint project aims to strengthen the region’s food safety systems and protect consumers from foodborne diseases.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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St. John's, Antigua y Barbuda

September 18, 2019

Competition fostered the development of the agrifood industry in Antigua and Barbuda

With support from IICA, the development of innovative products made from mango and pineapple was fostered, in order to demonstrate the potential for growth of the region’s agriculture sector.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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