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IICA and ALASA call for promotion of agricultural insurance
The Puebla Declaration, which was signed on Thursday, states that agricultural insurance is the key to risk management in the face of climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean.
IICA signs agreement to promote the development of agricultural cooperatives in LAC
An agreement signed between IICA and ICA-Americas is designed to promote the participation of producers in the region’s agricultural value chains and markets.
New appellations of origin and geographical indication for Central American coffee
Project financed by IDB/FOMIN and supported by IICA made facilitated the registration of two appellations of origin in El Salvador and Guatemala and a geographical indication in Honduras.
Director General of IICA: “Investing in agricultural innovation is a highly profitable business”
Investment in agriculture can increase productivity, contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change, and create human resources that will drive innovation in the sector.
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.
IICA Deputy Director General discusses collaboration with Canadian Food Inspection Agency President
The autorities discussed the strategy adopted by IICA to achieve a more productive and competitive agriculture in the Americas.