Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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December 9, 2021

Minister of Agriculture of Argentina and Director General of IICA agree on cooperation to certify sustainable production systems, conduct biotechnology research and strengthen agricultural technical schools

The Institute made available its experience to move forward with sustainable livestock practices and biotechnology research and to strengthen agricultural technical schools, which are vital in promoting a connection of youth to rural areas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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December 8, 2021

IICA launches Living Soils of the Americas and Integrated Watershed Management Program in Mexico

Working with public and private institutions, the first stage of the program will be implemented in the states of Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Chiapas, and Tamaulipas.

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December 8, 2021

The Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers of Argentina and the Director General of IICA emphasize agriculture’s strategic role in the post-pandemic economic recovery

In their discussions, the two officials explored ways of stepping up Argentina’s technical assistance and technology and knowledge transfer activities, with IICA serving as a bridge to other sub-regions in the continent whose levels of food insecurity are a cause for concern.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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December 7, 2021

During the Director General of IICA’s visit to Buenos Aires for discussions with the Government of Argentina, both parties stressed the value of science and technology for transforming agri-food systems

They highlighted the fact that Argentina, as a major food producer, has a particularly important stock of agricultural technology and knowhow that is available to international partners and is already being shared with other countries in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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December 6, 2021

Soil health preservation is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity, signaled experts from the Americas at event organized by IICA

Convocados por el IICA,  los actores del sector público y privado conmemoraron el Día Mundial de los Suelos, que se celebra cada 5 de diciembre, con la finalidad de llamar la atención sobre su importancia decisiva para sostener todas las formas de vida en el planeta. En la ocasión también se hizo un repaso de los logros del primer año del programa “Suelos Vivos de las Américas”, lanzado en diciembre de 2020 por el IICA junto al Centro de Manejo y Secuestro de Carbono (C-MASC) de la Universidad Estatal de Ohio, que dirige el laureado científico Rattan Lal.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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December 3, 2021

Uruguay and IICA to undertake technology transfer cooperation projects for small farmers following visit by IICA Director General to Montevideo

On the heels of a mission to Brazil, Otero travelled to the Uruguay capital, where he met with Mattos, as well as with the Vice-President of the Republic, Beatriz Argimón, and with authorities from various institutions in the agriculture sector and in international trade.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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December 2, 2021

Agricultural Stakeholder Engagement in GCF and Broader Climate Processes Survey (Caribbean) 2021

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December 2, 2021

Progress in regulatory convergence in Latin America and the Caribbean to enable expansion of agrifood trade and create more opportunities for farmers

Only 14% of agrifood exports from Latin America and the Caribbean are destined for other countries in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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December 1, 2021

A visit by the Director General sees Brazil and IICA intensifying cooperation to target the bioeconomy, irrigation and trade promotion

The IICA Director General thanked the Minister for her support and for joint efforts to benefit agriculture and rural well-being in the region.

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