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IICA to answer call from United Nations to find ways to adapt to climate change
The Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, Christiana Figueres, stated that the upcoming negotiations on a legal framework to replace the Kyoto Protocol will provide the agricultural sectors of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean with the best opportunity ever to make their voices heard.
IICA to share experiences in innovation with the G-20
The Institute is involved in the preparation of an inter-agency document that will demonstrate to the G20 Ministers of Agriculture how innovation can play a key role in guaranteeing food security worldwide.
Agriculture Experts Review the State of Insurance in the Americas
The potential impact of agriculture insurance for the farming community needs increased attention.
IICA expresses optimism despite challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean
The Director General of IICA participated in the Forum “Outlook 2012”, organized by the USDA, where he explained that the region’s agriculture requires innovation to fulfill its role as food provider to the world, without over-exploiting its natural resources.
Tizimin, where corn is being grown in stony soil
This area of Mexico has very poor soils, but with the help of innovative technology and tractors that crush the rocks in the soil, grains and other crops are being produced with high yields.
100 postgraduate scholarships for professionals in the agriculture sector
An agreement between IICA and CONACYT in Mexico has been signed for the award of 100 scholarships annually for masters and doctoral studies in that country.