The first major eruption of La Soufriere Volcano was last April and since then there have been thirty-two others. Approximately 20,000 people were evacuated from their homes, most of whom were farmers, given that the lands adjoining the volcano are used primarily for agriculture.
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St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda
February 28, 2020
The project seeks to address small ruminant producers access to sustainable nutritious protein-sources in Antigua who are significantly affected by climate risks (droughts and floods), poor soils, inefficient water use and poor management practices.
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Dominica & Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
September 5, 2018
Training was based on successful experiences of Costa Rica and Jamaica
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Kingstown
March 23, 2018
Entities related to the islands’ agriculture sector shared their technical viewpoints to enrich the document that will guide the Institute’s cooperation actions over the next four years.
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Castries, St. Lucia
November 25, 2016
Beekeepers partnering in participatory research to build capacity and knowledge to increase honey yields.
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Castries, St. Lucia
August 4, 2016
A regional training event focused on the requirements for better access to and participation of Caribbean agri-food companies in local and export markets.
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At a meeting organized by IICA, international experts underscored the importance of facilitating risk management tools for small and medium-scale producers.
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This agricultural investment fund, sponsored by the IDB and IICA, is a unique regional cooperation mechanism that promotes innovation in family agriculture throughout LAC.
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The second stage of a program aimed at building capacities needed to develop agriculture in the countries of Central America and the Caribbean is now under way.
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Headquarters. 600 m. northeast of the Ipís-Coronado intersection. Vázquez de Coronado, San Isidro 11101 – Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica
Tel (+506) 2216 0222
Fax (+506) 2216 0233