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July 29, 2015

Prahbu Pingali, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Latin America is a source of innovation for other parts of the world

Addressing the Ministers of Agriculture of the region, Pingali stated that agricultural research and development in Latin America have made it possible to combat poverty and hunger elsewhere.

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July 29, 2015

OAS honors William Berenson with Leo Rowe Award

The Secretary General bestowed the award upon him in recognition of his many significant achievements throughout his long career within the Inter-American system.

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July 29, 2015

Investment and transfer of knowledge: Key elements for innovation in agriculture

Delegates of 34 countries and representatives of research, technical and financial cooperation organizations participated in a forum on innovation at the Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2011.

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July 29, 2015

Countries make final adjustments to declaration that will promote innovation in the region’s agricultural sector

According to the Director General of IICA, agricultural innovation and joint activities by the countries are the keys to achieving prosperity in the rural territories of the hemisphere.

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July 29, 2015

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.

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July 29, 2015

Project to promote the Francique mango industry attracts US$10.6 million to Haiti

The initiative is being promoted by IICA, the European Union, the private sector in Haiti and the Ministry of Agriculture.

 

 

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July 28, 2015

IICA and CARDI join forces with the Ministry of Agriculture in Haiti to improve agricultural productivity

Alliance focuses on production of roots and tubers and on protected agriculture.

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July 28, 2015

IICA and Trinidad and Tobago to search for ways to make farmers more productive

The Director General of the Institute called attention to the leadership shown in the Caribbean by Trinidad and Tobago, which will encourage the development of a plan for work for the region aimed at making agriculture more productive and competitive.

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July 28, 2015

Challenges facing agriculture require urgent interagency partnerships

IICA seeks new strategic partners for its efforts to improve agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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