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July 29, 2015

IICA: European crisis to have greater effect on net food importing countries in the Americas

An economic crisis in Europe and the United States would push international food prices down in the short term, but they would continue to be high in the medium and long terms due to factors such as low interest rates, variations in exchange rates and uncertainty in the markets.

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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

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

New U.S. food safety law poses serious challenges for national systems

Participants in IICA forum conclude that countries must modernize their food safety systems to continue exports to the United States.

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July 28, 2015

Central Americans share good agribusiness practices related to market access

By means of video conferences and other resources, IICA promotes the use of information and communication technologies to disseminate new approaches to issues of crucial importance to agriculture in the Americas.

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July 28, 2015

Together with its partners IICA promotes the development of a bioeconomy in Latin America and the Caribbean

A bioeconomy promotes economic growth along with the sustainable use of natural resources.

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