Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

62_cp_fao_imark

September 1, 2015

IICA and FAO to increase knowledge management in agriculture

They have signed a letter of understanding to develop a new distance-learning course designed to enhance management capabilities.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

sialcom

September 1, 2015

Reactivation of agroindustries can trigger area-based development

An IICA project developed a methodology for promoting area-based development that involves using the chains approach to boost agroindustries and empowering the rural population.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

67_cp_serie_taza_cafe_0

September 1, 2015

IICA and PROMECAFE launch series of radio programs on combating coffee rust

The six-chapter series, to be launched simultaneously in the countries of Central America, deals with topics such as the cycle of the disease, fumigation, sucker removal and the integrated management of the disease.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

img_12

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

iica_fao_cepal_com_0

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

cp_83_cwa

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

des_moines

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

lisa_lopez

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

dg_martinez

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

1 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 108