Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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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

December 9, 2021

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

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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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 PotosĆ­, Guanajuato, Chiapas, and Tamaulipas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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December 8, 2021

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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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December 7, 2021

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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December 6, 2021

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.

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,Ā  los actores del sector pĆŗblico y privado conmemoraron el DĆ­a Mundial de los Suelos, que se celebra cada 5 de diciembre, con la finalidad de llamar la atenciĆ³n sobre su importancia decisiva para sostener todas las formas de vida en el planeta. En la ocasiĆ³n tambiĆ©n se hizo un repaso de los logros del primer aƱo del programa ā€œSuelos Vivos de las AmĆ©ricasā€, 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 cientĆ­fico 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 ArgimĆ³n, and with authorities from various institutions in the agriculture sector and in international trade.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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