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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.
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.
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.
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.