Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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August 31, 2015

Experts analyzed the challenges faced by regional markets in Argentina

The Director General of IICA and the Secretary of Agriculture of Argentina shared their perspectives on the opportunities regional markets possess in the food production sector.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 28, 2015

Family agriculture has a key role to play in ensuring food security in Latin America and the Caribbean

As part of the activities of the Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2013, being held in Buenos Aires, the three agencies presented their annual report on agriculture in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 28, 2015

IICA and the European Union will support the development of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures in the Caribbean

During the Caribbean Week of Agriculture, currently underway in Guyana, an agreement to benefit agricultural trade and production was signed by 15 nations in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 28, 2015

IICA presents opportunities to the private sector for investing in the agricultural sector of the Americas

At a meeting with the Global Harvest Initiative, the Director-General of IICA promoted the benefits of assigning more resources to innovation and productivity in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 27, 2015

Importers to be required to certify the safety of foodstuffs entering the United States

With support from IICA, the FDA revealed for the US’s trading partners in Latin America and the Caribbean two sets of regulations that would change the process involved in exporting food to that country.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 27, 2015

IICA to support transfer of Mexico’s agricultural experience to the Caribbean

Some 140 Caribbean farmers and officials will receive training in Mexico on protected crops, small ruminants, agrotourism, technological innovation, horticulture and water management.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 26, 2015

New project will strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary regulations in the Caribbean

EU initiative to be implemented by IICA is designed to strengthen the legal framework governing the sanitary and phytosanitary standards applied in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 26, 2015

Experts call for incorporation of the territorial (area-based) approach into national rural development agendas

Project financed by Spain and executed by IICA in four Latin American and Caribbean countries shows that rural area-based development (RAD), based on the selection of specific territories, needs to be promoted more vigorously in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 26, 2015

Partnership to boost food security knowledge in LAC

IICA, FAO and the Association of Universities of Latin America and the Caribbean are to design a master’s program in food security, with the support of the European Union.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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