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IICA specialists and members of Costa Rica’s CLIITAs receive training in how to reduce food losses
Experts from the Institute and other organizations were taught how to use and apply a methodology that helps reduce postharvest losses in agricultural crops.
Identifying the type of water footprint in agriculture is a way of making production more sustainable
In a meeting held at IICA Headquarters, Colombian experts shared their country’s experience with the management of water for the agricultural sector.
IICA Director General visits Barbados
The IICA Barbados Office hosted the Director General, Víctor M. Villalobos, on his first visit to Barbados.
IICA strengthens ties with the Eastern Caribbean States
Following the end of the Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture held in Mexico, IICA is renewing contact with Caribbean nations to follow up on the topics discussed.
G20 will tackle obstacles to the achievement of global food security
In June, the leaders of the G20 will discuss the recommendations made by the Vice-Ministers of Agriculture and other entities such as IICA for strengthening the agricultural sector and increasing its contribution to food production worldwide.
Field Schools re-energise agriculture in El Salvador
One of the objectives of the Family Agriculture Plan of El Salvador is to provide 16,000 farmers with training in ways to increase productivity. IICA fully supports this ambitious initiative.