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Links between agriculture and tourism in the Caribbean to be strengthened
IICA and a tourism promotion organization aim to increase the agricultural sector’s participation in the Caribbean tourism industry.
Canada to strengthen regulatory framework for food inspection
New legislation establishes the same inspection processes for food imports and exports and domestically produced foodstuffs.
Conflict between Russia and Ukraine could affect agriculture in the Americas
The Director General of IICA recommended closely monitoring market signals and reviewing import and export strategies for wheat and corn.
Tomato consortium set up in Costa Rica
The alliance was created under an IICA program financed by Europe aimed at strengthening the food security of small-scale producers in Central America.
Countries evaluate challenges involved in adapting agriculture to climate change
Representatives of Latin America’s ministries of agriculture and environment met at IICA to advance the regional dialogue on climate change and agriculture.
Potato growers and agricultural institutions in Costa Rica create consortium for innovation
The main objectives will be to promote associative enterprises in the potato chain and improve the supply, and increase the value added, of the product.