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Improvements in access to land, water and connectivity are urgently needed to bridge the gender gaps affecting food security in the Americas
This was one of the recommendations made by rural women and specialists from international organizations during a series of forums organized by IICA to analyze the extent to which gender challenges have increased as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Agrifood chains must make greater use of biotechnology and innovations to overcome post-Covid-19 challenges
Elsa Murano, former U.S. Undersecretary of Agriculture for Food Safety, and Juan Restrepo, Director General of the Alliance of International Bioversity – CIAT, assessed what value chains would need to guarantee food security in the Americas.
Covid-19 is widening the gender divide and endangering the food and health security of farmers
IICA convened a virtual conference with rural women from the hemisphere to discuss how the global health emergency is increasing their challenges and struggles to maintain agricultural production.
CENFOTEC University and IICA launch online technical program on the Internet of Things for agriculture
The initiative falls within IICA’s strategy to support the digital transformation of agriculture in the Americas, in a drive toward greater efficiency and sustainability.
Mexican singer Lila Downs joins the IICA campaign in tribute to agrifood chain workers
One of the leading voices of Mexican popular music has joined IICA’s campaign to turn the political and social spotlight on the agrifood sector and rurality in the era of Covid-19.
Associations of agronomists, veterinarians and agricultural economists of the Americas will work together with IICA to develop post-Covid-19 agricultural and trade protocols
The representatives underscored the importance of adopting a multidisciplinary approach to address the challenges facing the rural sector in a comprehensive manner, as well as the need to strengthen professional training.