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Changes to LAC standards for pesticides use in food promoted
IICA, USDA, and FAO support research in 11 Latin American countries to update the maximum residual levels of pesticides in food for this region.
Links between agriculture and tourism in the Caribbean to be strengthened
IICA and a tourism promotion organization aim to increase the agricultural sector’s participation in the Caribbean tourism industry.
Canada to strengthen regulatory framework for food inspection
New legislation establishes the same inspection processes for food imports and exports and domestically produced foodstuffs.
Conflict between Russia and Ukraine could affect agriculture in the Americas
The Director General of IICA recommended closely monitoring market signals and reviewing import and export strategies for wheat and corn.
Countries evaluate challenges involved in adapting agriculture to climate change
Representatives of Latin America’s ministries of agriculture and environment met at IICA to advance the regional dialogue on climate change and agriculture.
Mexico and IICA begin agricultural training for Caribbean countries
The courses, targeted at Caribbean producers and public- and private-sector technical officers and professionals, will deal with a number of subjects, including family agriculture and rural development.