Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Antigua and Barbuda

May 25, 2018

Producer groups to strengthen their governance and management

The objective is to improve communication, efficiency and effectiveness.

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St. John’s

December 11, 2017

Capacity must be strengthened in producer groups according to IICA

Despite several efforts producer groups need to reinforce their skills and their link to markets.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Antigua and Barbuda

May 2, 2017

Micro-Agro-processors benefit from expert training in bread baking using cassava and sweet potato

Effort is aimed at affording women an opportunity to learn the art of baking using starchy crops and to improve the production, preparation, distribution and handling of food products.

 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Antigua and Barbuda

April 28, 2017

​Leading role for IICA’s contributions to agriculture and rural development in Antigua and Barbuda

The Institute´s input into the strengthening of businesses and associated capabilities of vulnerable groups, particularly women and youth, was underscored as a valuable contribution.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Antigua and Barbuda

March 9, 2017

Donation of multi-crates will help improve the quality of post harvesting in agriculture

The donation of 850 multi-crates will ensure a constant supply of fresh produce to markets for income generation and for food security. The initiative was carried out by the Intra-ACP Agricultural Policy Programme (APP), executed by IICA and funded by the EU.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Antigua and Barbuda

November 17, 2016

Public stakeholders benefit from HACCP workshop

“Train the trainer” initiative commences in Antigua and Barbuda. The workshop was conducted by two professionals who were trained specifically to train other professionals on this topic.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Antigua and Barbuda

November 11, 2016

Agricultural health and food safety systems are strengthened in Antigua and Barbuda

Seminar participants learned about the role and duties of the Coordinating Council for Agricultural Health and Food Safety of Antigua and Barbuda.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Antigua and Barbuda

October 24, 2016

Good production practices demonstrate that the hot pepper industry can be very profitable

An IICA project - led by the European Union - facilitated training that could help small agro-processors produce safer and better quality products.  

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Antigua and Barbuda

October 7, 2016

Study tour experience concludes with success

United States hosted agricultural technicians to help improve capacities in topics such as irrigation and nutrient management, biotechnology and precision agriculture.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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