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Region to share information on tropical fruit market
Project will help standardize methods used to gather information on fruit prices and other variables, in order to improve market intelligence in Central America and the Dominican Republic.
IICA trains groups from Central America in rural-area based development
Some 40 representatives of organized groups in Central America, Belize and the Dominican Republic met in Costa Rica to share experiences and participate in training related to rural development.
Experts analyze innovative research program linking food security, climate change and trade
A joint effort involving IICA, the SEGIB and the LATN will assist the countries of Central America and the Andean Region in the implementation of policies and measures that will contribute to the food security of their inhabitants and will enable agriculture and trade to contribute to reducing the impacts of climate change.
Director General of IICA Present at Launch of Agrifood Chains Program in Panama
The initiative, which is intended to combat speculation and make the agricultural sector more sustainable, was developed by the Ministry of Agricultural Development with technical support from IICA.
El Niño causes agricultural losses totaling US$70 million in Central America
Staple grain production affected as water levels fall in principal rivers of region.
Mexico, Panama and Chile to install food handling and processing center
Agreement calls for studies on possibility of installing center in reverted areas of Panama Canal. Technical coordination of studies to be provided by IICA