Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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October 25, 2017

Meeting of the Inter-American Board of Agriculture is underway at IICA Headquarters

The Ministers of Agriculture of 34 countries of the hemisphere are holding their biannual meeting within the framework of the 75th anniversary of the specialized agency for agriculture of the Inter-American System.

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Paramaribo, Suriname

October 23, 2017

Rural communities in Suriname now have potable water

With support from IICA and AUSAID, six rural villages in the hinterland of Suriname now have access to potable water through the installation of rainwater harvesting systems.

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Washington, D.C.

October 12, 2017

An innovative mechanism for research impact: the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research

IICA is proud to serve in the Advisory Council on Forging Innovation Pathways to Sustainability.

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Portland, Oregon/ USA

October 12, 2017

The 9th Annual Inter-American Commission for Organic Agriculture (ICOA) conference strengthens the advancement of organics in the Americas

The conference discussions centered on the latest research, challenges and opportunities for organic agriculture and trade in the Americas.

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Washington, D.C.

October 12, 2017

System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Latin America and the Caribbean

Two short videos were produced to show the technologies and practices of the SRI, which is being validated in Colombia and the Dominican Republic.

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Washington, D.C.

October 12, 2017

Climate smart agriculture in the Eastern Caribbean States: A compendium of stories from farmers

The document presents 13 case studies of experiences with CSA in the region, identified through a regional competition that IICA and its partners held in 2016 through the Caribbean Climate Smart Agriculture Forum. 

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Paraguay

October 12, 2017

Supporting the Competitiveness of the Sheep Value Chain in Paraguay

In 2014, the Vice Ministry of Livestock and the Paraguayan Association of Sheep Husbandry (APCO) requested IICA´s support to promote the competitiveness and sustainability of the sheep value chain.
 

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Washington, D.C.

October 12, 2017

From the Desk of the Representative – IICA Delegation in the USA Newsletter — July – August 2017

Welcome to our fourth edition of 2017!
 

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October 11, 2017

Costa Rica will be the venue for the upcoming meeting of the Inter-American Board of Agriculture

Ministers from thirty-four countries in the hemisphere will meet at IICA Headquarters to be informed of the results achieved by the Institute over the last eight years and to elect a new Director General.  

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