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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.
FONTAGRO reaffirms its commitment to innovation and family farming adaptation to climate change
The Fund is implementing new partnerships to co-finance projects implemented between its member countries.
The development of family farming in Latin America and the Caribbean to come under the spotlight in Chile
At a conference organized by IICA, FAO, ECLAC, CIRAD and the Government of Chile, specialists from LAC will discuss the outlook for family farming in the region.
Agricultural policies should encourage the inclusion of women and youth in development
International Conference on Public Policy and Family Farming –bringing together experts in the search for solutions to the challenges of smallholder production –comes to a close.
Experts advocate application of fair trade concept to local markets
Latin America and the Caribbean supplies over 80% of the products marketed under fair trade standards worldwide.
IICA highlights the key role of the agricultural insurance in strengthening food security
At an international forum, the Institute pointed to the need to promote the agricultural insurance industry in order to support the development of agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean.