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August 24, 2015

Territorial brand launched in the southern section of Costa Rica with support from IICA

New agricultural consortium will market its products under the brand name “Brunca”; beans from the southern area will be the first ones sold under this label.

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August 17, 2015

Mexico and IICA begin agricultural training for Caribbean countries

The courses, targeted at Caribbean producers and public- and private-sector technical officers and professionals, will deal with a number of subjects, including family agriculture and rural development.

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August 17, 2015

IICA and CONACYT extend scholarship program in Mexico for another three years

Developing human talent to promote the modernization of agriculture in the Americas.

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August 11, 2015

Costa Rica aims to promote rural development with intersectoral projects

With IICA’s support, representatives of the country’s public institutions aim to devise joint projects designed to promote the development of rural territories.

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August 11, 2015

Meeting in Costa Rica will promote creation of network on youth and agriculture in the Americas

Comprised of organizations in a number of countries, the network will focus on education, extension and research on the role of youth in agriculture.

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August 10, 2015

Forum envisions new role for family agriculture in local economies

Participants in the event, attended by the President of Costa Rica, analyzed the challenges facing the family agriculture sector and young people in rural areas.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 10, 2015

Capabilities for promoting agricultural innovation boosted in Trinidad and Tobago

Agricultural professionals and producers took part in training promoted by Mexico and IICA in the Caribbean.

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August 10, 2015

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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 7, 2015

Reforestation and energy saving stoves are improving living conditions in Haiti

The opening of a tree nursery, the use of more efficient wood burning stoves, the planting of improved varieties and the construction of a poultry farm are some of the actions carried out under this inspiring project.

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