Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Digital technologies stimulate processes and increase competitiveness of farmer cooperatives, show experiences convened by IICA

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) organized a forum to share success stories of information and communication technology use in small- and medium-sized farmer cooperatives from Spain, Argentina, Paraguay and Honduras.

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Bioeconomy, sustainability, digital connectivity, science and technology: the pillars of the agenda shared by IICA and high-level authorities of Argentina

Sergio Massa, President of the Chamber of Deputies; Daniel Filmus, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation; and Juan CabandiƩ, Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development, welcomed the Director General of IICA, Manuel Otero, who visited Argentina, a global leader in agricultural production and technologies, with the goal of strengthening joint work with the country.

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San JosƩ, Costa Rica

December 13, 2021

UniversitƩ Laval and the IICA continue their fruitful collaboration with the Legal Research Chair in Food Diversity and Security

Latin American and Caribbean region is essential for the work of the Chair because itā€™s one of the most active regions in the development of law related to food security.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Guyana

March 9, 2021

IICA Demonstrates commitment of technical support to the Ministry of Agriculture by providing skills training in the making compost for Mocha Farmers

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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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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 PotosĆ­, Guanajuato, Chiapas, and Tamaulipas.

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

In their discussions, the two officials explored ways of stepping up Argentinaā€™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.

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During the Director General of IICAā€™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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Rural youth from the Americas and Africa speak out ā€“ calling for more sustainable agriculture and community development opportunities

They were addressing the International Forum for Rural Youth, organized by the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network Global (CSAYN) and IICA, in partnership with Semear International.

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