Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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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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September 17, 2019

Panama to host conference on controlled-environment agriculture

A total of 400 specialists and 40 companies will gather in Panama City to explore the future of agricultural trade and production.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 17, 2019

FUNIBER and IICA launch first hemispheric call for scholarship applications

Initiative will benefit 1,700 students and young professionals throughout the Americas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 5, 2019

Increased trade and infrastructure: the key to driving agricultural innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Director General of IICA, Manuel Otero, described the challenges that the region must surmount on the path towards Agriculture 4.0 and in its quest for innovation.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 4, 2019

API Caribe Project: Specialists from Argentina assist Barbados and Dominica to develop their honey industries

The aim of the project is to boost the production capacity of local beekeepers and to design a plan and marketing strategy for Caribbean honey products.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 30, 2019

President of Costa Rica declares the creation of the Plaza of Agriculture of the Americas to be a matter of public interest

The plaza, which IICA is building at its Headquarters in San José, will highlight the value of agriculture in the hemisphere and its importance to the society.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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