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October 2, 2015

Productivity and rural inclusion will guide the dialogue of the Ministers of Agriculture

Costa Rica is one of the countries participating in the most important agricultural ministerial meeting of the Americas.

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Canada

September 24, 2015

IICA Canada: 2018 Research and Internship Assistance Program (RIAP)

NEW Deadline: November 24th, 2017.​

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Barbados

September 23, 2015

From belly-full to body-fuel

Barbados. Food is an important and major, but not only source of nutrition. But all foods are not equal! To keep the body healthy, an individual must choose among the wide range of options and within their means, foods that are ‘nutrient dense’.

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Washington DC

September 22, 2015

Preparing the publication: Outlook for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Americas

The document will be ready in October and will be presented in InterAmerican Board of Agriculture (IABA) to be held in Mexico. 

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Bahamas

September 21, 2015

Bahamas promotes use of good agricultural practices

Topics like good agricultural practices and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures were discussed.

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Haiti

September 21, 2015

Mexico promotes the development of rural tourism in Haiti

A program promoted by IICA aims to develop professionals who are better trained to promote agricultural development in the Caribbean.

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Jamaica

September 21, 2015

IICA Jamaica supports the orange flesh sweet potato industry

The delegation facilitated capacity building through training and exposure to management practices undertaken in the US sweet potato growing regions.

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Jamaica

September 21, 2015

IICA Jamaica strengthens agricultural health and food safety

The SPs project has sponsored the attendance of several government officials at international fora pertaining to agricultural health and food safety.

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Uruguay

September 18, 2015

Caribbean countries take part in the Regional Colloquium of the Codex Alimentarius

The meeting, organized by IICA and the United States Department of Agriculture, is the third to be held in Latin America this year.

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