Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

Fireside Chat with Lloyd Day, Deputy Director General of the IICA

Tiempo de lectura: 3 mins.

During the visit of IICA’s Deputy Director General, Mr. Lloyd Day, to Canada, he was invited to join the Canada Grains Council  podcast, Fireside Chats with Erin. In the interview, he discussed  the organization’s efforts in promoting sustainable agriculture,  tackling climate change, and embracing technological  advancements. Mr. Day highlighted the importance of building  consensus, listening to farmers, and driving meaningful action.

Fireside Chat with Lloyd Day, Deputy Director General of the IICA

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n02WSjYNwo

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iyKbAZSaZPjPS5d6OV0pZ

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