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Countries in the Americas make a collective effort to harmonize their positions on animal health standards
29 countries define common positions in order to have greater input in the development of standards for the upcoming OIE meeting.
Leading role for IICA's contributions to agriculture and rural development in Antigua and Barbuda
The Institute´s input into the strengthening of businesses and associated capabilities of vulnerable groups, particularly women and youth, was underscored as a valuable contribution.
4-H club members in Grenada and Carriacou spend holiday in their backyards
Initiative sought to promote backyard gardening and encourage the 4-H’ers to practise some backyard gardening at their homes.
Latin America and the Caribbean, North America and Asia discuss commercial and regulatory matters related to pesticides
Countries analyzed the challenges and opportunities resulting from the establishment of maximum residue limits for pesticides in agricultural products.
Canadians’ love for chocolate could prove useful in supporting agricultural communities in Peru
The average consumption of cacao in Canada amounts to 6.4 kilos per person each year, making the country as the ninth largest consumer of chocolate in the world.
IICA's contributions in Suriname boost agricultural and rural development
The IICA Representative in Suriname reported to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries the main achievements in 2016 and presented the main focuses for 2017.