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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.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Georgetown, Guyana

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

IICA and scientific research center in Yucatán join forces to promote innovations in agriculture

New agreement will make it possible to generate projects related to tissue culture and specialized training.

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

IICA acknowledges Mexico’s support in promoting LAC agriculture

The Director General of IICA highlighted the country’s support in promoting issues such as innovation, agribusiness, and agricultural health in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 5, 2015

Improved agricultural practices benefit 9700 corn and bean growers in Guatemala

An increase of 25% in productivity in three regions of the country is one of the most important results of the Purchase for Progress project, being implemented with support from IICA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 5, 2015

Via videos, Guatemalan growers share techniques for increasing productivity in corn and bean farming

IICA, the WFP and the international organization Access Agriculture will promote the use of IICA videos in training growers and agricultural extension agents.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 5, 2015

Authorities recognize the contribution of IICA to agriculture in Costa Rica

According to IICA Representative, Miguel Ángel Arvelo, over the last four years, IICA has invested nearly USD 2 million in technical cooperation in this country.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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