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September 9, 2019

Latin American women shared knowledge to bridge the digital gap

The fourth edition of LATINITY brought together a record number of participants, thanks to widespread interest in digital technologies and the potential of women across the region.

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September 5, 2019

Increased trade and infrastructure: the key to driving agricultural innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Director General of IICA, Manuel Otero, described the challenges that the region must surmount on the path towards Agriculture 4.0 and in its quest for innovation.

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August 30, 2019

President of Costa Rica declares the creation of the Plaza of Agriculture of the Americas to be a matter of public interest

The plaza, which IICA is building at its Headquarters in San José, will highlight the value of agriculture in the hemisphere and its importance to the society.

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August 29, 2019

System promoted by IICA improves the productivity and adaptation of rice to climate change

The SRI methodology, which reduces the economic cost and environmental impact of rice farming, is contributing to renewing production on farms in Costa Rica and other Latin American countries.

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August 27, 2019

Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas to meet in Costa Rica

Delegations from 34 countries in the Americas will meet in San José, Costa Rica, from 29 to 31 October, to discuss agriculture’s future and the challenges to be overcome in order to guarantee food security for the planet.

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August 21, 2019

Microsoft, Lantern Technologies and IICA create IoT device to facilitate agro-climate monitoring by producers

The first climate station prototype will be introduced in the field, for use in the Central American Program for Integrated Coffee Rust Management (PROCAGICA), under the direction of IICA and financed by the European Union.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 8, 2019

6,000 small-scale coffee farms in Central America and the Dominican Republic boosted their sustainability

Since 2016, the Central American Program for Integrated Coffee Rust Management (PROCAGICA), which is funded by the European Union and implemented by IICA, has been fostering the modernization of farms and integrated crop management in this sector.

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August 7, 2019

Speaking in Argentina, IICA’s Director General appeals for support to develop agriculture in Central America and the Caribbean

Manuel Otero addressed the Congress of the Argentine No-Till Farmers Association (AAPRESID), where he called for the strengthening of supranational institutions to assist in tackling the devastating effects of climate change. He also urged countries with developed agriculture sectors to provide greater support to Central America and the Caribbean.

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August 5, 2019

Rural women entrepreneurs strengthened their capabilities through a course delivered by the Ministry of Labor of Costa Rica and IICA

They received training in empowerment, entrepreneurship, e-commerce, accounting, office automation and food handling.

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