Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Argentina

May 18, 2018

Mobilizing wider support for agricultural research in the Americas

Argentina’s national agricultural research institute hosted the FORAGRO board of directors this past April. The workshop centered on the contribution of FORAGRO to achieving the SDGs: end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, promote sustainable agriculture, and create partnerships.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Georgetown, Guyana

May 17, 2018

Guyana Simulation Exercise 2018

Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Consultant, 
Dr Mariano Bonet
Photo Courtesy: dpi.gov.gy 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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May 15, 2018

Approval of maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs

The agreement was made in Chicago, U.S.A. at the 24th session of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food.  IICA and 15 of its member countries took part in the decision.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Suriname

May 9, 2018

Experience capitalization: Two CANROP chapters share knowledge to increase their economic opportunities

Members of the Caribbean Network of Rural Women Producers (CANROP) from Saint Lucia and Suriname realize the benefits of effective networking for mutual enhancement of their agri-businesses. 

 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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May 3, 2018

IICA and Bayer launch virtual course to assist producers to conform to international standards on Good Agricultural Practices

The online training is free of cost and will be available at the Institute’s virtual campus as of 28 May.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Barbados

May 3, 2018

Sector’s impact not being reported

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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April 24, 2018

FORAGRO to support achievement of Sustainable Development Goals

This decision was taken by its new Steering Committee in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which also emphasized that they would work towards enhancing FORAGRO’s visibility and positioning to increase its impact in key areas of public agendas and policies.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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St. Kitts and Nevis

April 24, 2018

IICA assists in strengthening collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture of Nevis and the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Entities seek to explore ways for integrating the work of the University into the wider local communities and to stimulate economic change in livestock production.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Grenada

April 24, 2018

Producer groups benefit from capacity development training in Grenada

The workshops seek to strengthen governance arrangements within each of the organisations to improve communication, efficiency and effectiveness among their members.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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