Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Striving to rehabilitate agriculture following the volcano disaster, IICA coordinates another seed donation to St. Vincent and the Grenadines

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

Small ruminant producers in Antigua and Barbuda will benefit from an IICA project funded by the Australian Aid Programme

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

IICA strengthens the coffee sector in Dominica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

 

Training was based on successful experiences of Costa Rica and Jamaica

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Kingstown

March 23, 2018

St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ agriculture sector makes valuable contributions to enrich IICA’s road map

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

Honey producers analyze a new permapiculture system that could help improve productivity

Beekeepers partnering in participatory research to build capacity and knowledge to increase honey yields.

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Castries, St. Lucia

August 4, 2016

Sixteen small businesses strengthen their food safety capabilities

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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Specialists promote agenda for advancing agricultural insurance in Latin America and the Caribbean

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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FONTAGRO to back sustainable production projects and an early warning system for coffee rust

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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Mexico to increase cooperation for agriculture in Central America

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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