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Canada

March 19, 2018

Can Seasonal Agriculture Workers Contribute to Agriculture in Their Home Countries?

In Canada, the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) has been in place for over 50 years, with workers coming from Mexico, Jamaica and other Caribbean countries.

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Canada

March 19, 2018

Representative’s Message

The inauguration of a new Director General of the Institute in January actually sealed the deal.  No stranger to IICA, Dr. Manuel Otero hit the ground running, ensuring that institutional planning was high on each Delegation’s work agenda.

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Washington, D.C.

March 19, 2018

The growth of the organic products market in the US will continue to present opportunities for exporters from LAC

During the 2018 USDA Agricultural Outlook, speakers on the Outlook for Organic Agriculture panel examined the rise in U.S. organic food demand, organic export markets, and organic production-sector opportunities. 
 

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Washington, D.C.

March 19, 2018

WTO-IICA Center: Cooperation services in international agricultural trade


Do you know that the World Trade Organization (WTO) Reference Center at IICA has been in operation since 2012?

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Washington, D.C.

March 19, 2018

IICA attends the 2018 USDA Agricultural Outlook

Among the diverse panels held during the forum, there were several that were considered most relevant to IICA member countries.

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Washington, D.C.

March 19, 2018

From the Desk of the Representative – IICA Delegation in the USA Newsletter — January – February 2018

Welcome to our first edition of 2018.
 

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Caribbean Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Agriculture see potential for increased cooperation and technology transfer with Argentina and Brazil

The delegation composed of leaders of 11 Caribbean countries exchanged experiences with members of the Agriculture Commission of the Senate of Argentina, in order to incorporate knowledge and innovation, especially in the field of technology applied to agricultural production.

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IICA and MINAGRI of Chile sign agreement to benefit 23 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean

According to the Director General of the Institute, Manuel Otero, the agreement will support Caribbean countries in matters relating to climate change and will promote more cooperation projects for Central America.

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Caribbean ministers of agriculture’s visit to Brazil will focus on access to technology, cooperation and trade diversification

Others taking part in the mission include senior representatives of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI).

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