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PROCINORTE will train scientists and regulators from Mexico, Canada and the US on molecular techniques to diagnose influenza viruses on animals
The workshop is being organized by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), focal point of the Animal Health Task Force in that country, and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA).
PROCINORTE supports research and preservation of genetic resources in Central America and Mexico
The preservation of genetic information from living organisms is of vital importance in solving the growing need for food worldwide and in developing adaptation and mitigation mechanisms in the face of climate change, and is one of the objectives of this research programme supported by IICA.
Genetic resources are key to the development of Latin America and the Caribbean
Adequate use will contribute to guaranteeing food security, tackle climate change and generate new industries, as outlined by IICA at the VIII International Symposium on Genetic Resources in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Latin America and the Caribbean are fundamental to research and development of bioenergies
During a scientific symposium, IICA promoted the use of energy sources that are not in competition with food production and which are environmentally sustainable, as well as innovative techniques that reduce production cost of bio-fuels.
IICA to participate in meeting on the genetic resources of Latin America and the Caribbean
In a symposium on genetic resources organized by Ecuador, the Institute will promote the comprehensive management of knowledge in the conservation and use of the agro-biodiversity of the region.
Agrifood chains in Panama: an attempt to increase competitiveness
With technical support from IICA, plans of actions have been established in the rice, milk, bean, corn, plantain, beef, potato-onion, cassava-yam and vegetable sectors in an attempt to increase productivity and improve the distribution of income among producers.