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IICA and CATIE launch food bank to deliver fresh produce to vulnerable families
Directors general of both institutions visited areas where food is being grown to alleviate effects the health crisis.
IICA Survey: Covid-19 is affecting family farmers and will impact the food supply
Family farmers in the Americas have been hard hit by the pandemic, as they face limited access to protective gear and difficulties in selling their products. They therefore foresee a reduction in the production of some basic products.
Agricultural authorities and agrifood companies of the Americas propose solutions to benefit regional food security
The suggestions arose during a virtual meeting, organized by IICA, where they stressed the need to maintain the flow of trade; avoid protectionism and to move toward agricultural digitalization.
Multilateralism, open trade and family farming will pave the way to economic recovery and food security in the Americas
Rebeca Grynspan, Ibero-American Secretary General, and Cassio Luiselli, member of the Advisory Council for Food Security in the Americas, shared their impressions during the Fortieth Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee of IICA.
IICA recognizes leading artistes from the Americas for using art to demonstrate the value of agriculture and rurality
Gilberto Gil, Erika Ender, Teresa Parodi, Grupo Jayac and Mistah Dale were bestowed with the Artists and Friends of IICA certificate for their role in a tribute to those who are ensuring the food supply during the pandemic. President of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado, participated in the virtual ceremony.
Food bank developed by IICA and CATIE makes its third delivery of basic products to rural Costa Rican populations
In Coronado, one of the beneficiary communities, the food is delivered to close to 150 families that are registered at the local municipality and religious centers.