Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Antigua and Barbuda

April 28, 2017

​Leading role for IICA’s contributions to agriculture and rural development in Antigua and Barbuda

The Institute´s input into the strengthening of businesses and associated capabilities of vulnerable groups, particularly women and youth, was underscored as a valuable contribution.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Grenada

April 26, 2017

4-H club members in Grenada and Carriacou spend holiday in their backyards

Initiative sought to promote backyard gardening and encourage the 4-H’ers to practise some backyard gardening at their homes.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 19, 2017

Canadians’ love for chocolate could prove useful in supporting agricultural communities in Peru

The average consumption of cacao in Canada amounts to 6.4 kilos per person each year, making the country as the ninth largest consumer of chocolate in the world.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 17, 2017

Latin America and the Caribbean, North America and Asia discuss commercial and regulatory matters related to pesticides

Countries analyzed the challenges and opportunities resulting from the establishment of maximum residue limits for pesticides in agricultural products.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Pamaribo, Suriname

April 10, 2017

IICA’s contributions in Suriname boost agricultural and rural development

The IICA Representative in Suriname reported to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries the main achievements in 2016 and presented the main focuses for 2017.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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March 23, 2017

IICA study reveals benefits of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program of Canada for Latin American and Caribbean countries

The report highlights the improvement of socio-economic conditions for workers and their families, and stresses the need to improve knowledge transfer from Canadian farm businesses to the home countries of participants.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Bridgetown

March 15, 2017

Capacity boost for CARIFORUM towards international market presence of goods

An event held in Barbados helped to determine critical factors for Caribbean countries to successfully capitalize on international and regional market opportunities.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Antigua and Barbuda

March 9, 2017

Donation of multi-crates will help improve the quality of post harvesting in agriculture

The donation of 850 multi-crates will ensure a constant supply of fresh produce to markets for income generation and for food security. The initiative was carried out by the Intra-ACP Agricultural Policy Programme (APP), executed by IICA and funded by the EU.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Grenada

March 9, 2017

Grenada root crop farmers received donation of plastic packaging crates

Benefit distribution is part of the actions carried out by the Agriculture Policy Programme (APP)implemented by IICA, CARICOM and CARDI.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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