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Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas engage in dialogue on achieving sustainable and inclusive agricultural productivity
International agricultural experts contributed their knowledge to the construction of a hemispheric agenda designed to help improve agricultural productivity in a sustainable and inclusive manner.
President Enrique Peña Nieto inaugurates Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2015
Productivity and sustainability in the rural areas of the region will be the key issues addressed at this inter-American ministerial meeting.
IICA strengthens relationship with US Government
“If we want to improve access to food, we must promote agribusiness and small producers while at the same time, ensuring that agricultural trade is not only open, but also fair and orderly”, said Victor Villalobos, Director General of IICA, in a meeting with US government agencies.
Growth of agricultural trade worldwide to come mostly from developing countries
This was one conclusion of the 2012 USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, an event held annually by the United States Department of Agriculture, the results of which were discussed by IICA technical personnel.
Ambassadors to the OAS acknowledge IICA’s experience and technical capacity
IICA’s contributions to agriculture in the Americas were acknowledged by the Ambassadors to the OAS Permanent Council.
IICA to contribute to discussions on food security at upcoming OAS General Assembly
The Director General of IICA called for continued hemispheric efforts to combat hunger during his presentation of the Institute’s Annual Report before the Permanent Council of the OAS.