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December 2, 2015

Variations on land tenure in Latin America and the Caribbean

Three variations on the same theme in the different parts of the region. That is how the 2013 IICA-FAO-ECLAC report describes the land tenure situation in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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December 2, 2015

New Minister of Agriculture of The Bahamas discusses overhaul of cooperation agenda with IICA

The Director General of IICA has placed the Institute’s experience in the areas of agricultural health, agribusiness, and market information at the disposal of The Bahamas; these topics already from part of IICA’s cooperation projects in the Caribbean.

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December 2, 2015

Market information systems to be strengthened in Latin America and the Caribbean

The countries of the Americas have recognized the importance of reliable, transparent data for market intelligence, affirms the Deputy Director General of IICA, Lloyd Day.

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November 20, 2015

Central America and the Caribbean to update their agricultural R&D indicators

IICA and several other agencies are to implement a project aimed at updating the information on agricultural research and development in the two regions, in order to highlight the need for increased investment in those areas.

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November 20, 2015

FDA proposes new food safety standards for farms and facilities

According to a videoconference organized by IICA with FDA specialists, the rules would apply both to domestic and foreign operations.

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November 20, 2015

IICA Director General reiterates commitment to Haiti’s agricultural sector

He met with the ministers of agriculture and tourism, with whom he pledged to work on agribusiness, research, and agro-tourism issues.

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November 20, 2015

Land in Latin America and the Caribbean will be key to increased food production

During a presentation at IICA Headquarters, the Director of the USDA’s Global Policy Analysis Division explained this region’s potential to provide food for the world’s growing population.

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Jamaica

November 19, 2015

Strengthening Agricultural Health and Food Safety

10th EDF SPS Project provides capacity building training for stakeholders in Jamaica's Agricultural Health and Food Safety Sector.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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November 19, 2015

Innovation: the challenge facing wholesale agricultural markets

A workshop on modern management is being held in Costa Rica to address the issue.

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