Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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July 11, 2019

Microsoft and IICA create open access video platform on agriculture

IICA Play is a new tool for reducing digital and education divides. Producers across the hemisphere will have access to more than one hundred videos with technical and educational content related to agriculture, ranging from the efficient use of natural resources to methods of treating plant health diseases.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Belize

July 8, 2019

IICA Belize hosts Accountability Seminar 2019

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 8, 2019

South-South cooperation will strengthen beekeeping in Barbados and Dominica

In collaboration with Argentina, a project will be implemented in these countries to generate best practices for the entire beekeeping industry in the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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July 5, 2019

Ecuador inaugurates plant that produces biocosmetics for commercial sale made from pine-nut oil

A project by IICA and the Ministry of Energy and Non-Renewable Natural Resources of Ecuador allowed for consolidating this business undertaking in the field of bioeconomy, which will be operated by pine-nut producers in the province of Manabí.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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June 29, 2019

IICA presented a broad overview of the status of food security in the Americas

The Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Manuel Otero, delivered a presentation during the 49th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), calling on the organization to serve as a discussion forum for matters related to food and nutrition security on the continent.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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June 26, 2019

Countries prepare for upcoming Codex Alimentarius standards on food hygiene and animal nutrition

Delegates from 18 Latin American and Caribbean countries reviewed standards to be approved by the Codex Alimentarius Commission in Geneva in July.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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June 25, 2019

Argentina and Chile join forces to build up phytosanitary intelligence in the Southern Region

With support from IICA, phytosanitary services in both countries are advancing in the development of systems to facilitate decision making based on scientific and technical knowledge.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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June 21, 2019

IICA calls for strengthening sanitary controls to prevent the spread of African swine fever

The Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Manuel Otero, underscored the need for collaborative work between official and private veterinary services in the organization’s 34 member countries. IICA is currently planning actions aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness and response.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Belize

June 17, 2019

Certifying Belizean Chefs in Food Safety

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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