Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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August 10, 2015

Family agriculture benefits from selling its products in nearby farmers’ markets

A new bulletin published by the FAO, ECLAC and IICA explains how food marketing systems based on direct sales and proximity benefit consumers and family agriculture.

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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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 7, 2015

Agricultural activities designed to increase production and thereby improve food security

The beneficiaries have been able to sell the surpluses that are not used for direct household consumption.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 7, 2015

IICA will support capacity building in agriculture in Suriname

The scholarship and professional development program would make it possible to meet the training needs expressed by the country’s agricultural authorities, stated the Director General of IICA.

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August 6, 2015

IICA promotes access for Guyana’s producers to local markets

As part of the support it provides to the Agricultural Policies Program (APP) of the Caribbean, IICA analyzed the challenges Guyana’s producers are facing to tap into local markets.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 6, 2015

Caribbean countries take part in the Regional Colloquium of the Codex Alimentarius

The meeting, organized by IICA and the United States Department of Agriculture, is the third to be held in Latin America this year.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 6, 2015

IICA supports strategy to promote value added in Costa Rican agriculture

The Institute is supporting the process of modernizing Costa Rica’s institutional framework for agriculture undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 6, 2015

EMBRAPA and IICA evaluate financing of 33 project proposals for the development of agriculture in LAC

Fifty-eight projects designed to strengthen small-scale agriculture were submitted in response to the third call for proposals of the LAC Market Place initiative.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 6, 2015

Colombia hosted dialogue of LAC countries on Codex Alimentarius

Delegates from Latin America and the Caribbean sought to establish positions regarding food health and safety designed to safeguard consumer health.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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