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Family agriculture sector urged to use agricultural waste in the production of biogas
The production of biogas will provide those in the family agriculture sector with access to renewable and sustainable sources of energy, which will contribute to their development and to inclusion in rural territories.
Latin America to have joint agenda for climate change adaptation in agriculture
Risk management, actions to combat drought, desertification and climate modeling are areas in which efforts will be pooled under a program being implemented by IICA and the EU.
Agreement reached on actions to promote the participation and development of young people in agriculture
The positive action of young people in rural areas will be promoted as one of the tools for tackling the major challenges faced by agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Carbon neutrality can make agribusinesses more competitive
Officials from across Latin America learned about the WTO’s provisions on environment, with a view to promoting policies designed to make agriculture more competitive and sustainable.
Main challenges faced by family agriculture in LAC presented in Spain
For the third year running in Spain, IICA, FAO and ECLAC presented a report on the situation and outlook for agriculture and rural development in the Americas.
Mexican specialists advise Caribbean farmers on soil conservation
The training is being promoted by IICA and the Secretariat of Agriculture of Mexico.