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The Americas account for only 3.5% of the global agricultural insurance market
An IICA study suggests that in Latin America, the agricultural insurance industry could use a public-private model to promote its development. • The Institute is implementing initiatives to improve agricultural risk management systems.
IICA advocates a regional plan to combat coffee rust
The Director General of IICA met with senior Mexican officials at the Secretariats of Agriculture and Social Development to discuss cooperation mechanisms.
The water footprint: an important calculation with major implications for agriculture
In a technical forum held at IICA, specialists from Latin America and Spain explained how this indicator could lead to water being used more efficiently in agriculture.
IICA to support the development of Guyana’s trade in agricultural products
At a meeting with senior IICA officials, the Minister of Agriculture of Guyana discussed the type of agriculture he wishes to see develop in his country.
United States and Mexico Support Haiti’s Efforts to Develop its Fruit Industry
Scientists carry out field assessment of the needs to improve mango fruit production and post harvest to support exporters in Haiti
Experts discuss rules relating to the presence of living modified organisms in seeds
IICA organized a workshop for experts in the field from Latin America to identify common areas of interest.