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Bioinformatics and nanobiotechnology could revolutionize current agricultural research

The use of cutting-edge technologies in agriculture requires a modern regulatory framework, according to specialists at an IICA technical forum.

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IICA prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary

Participating in the ceremony will be the President of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, and the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, Ertharin Cousin.

 

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IICA strengthens its partnership with the World Food Programme

Agreement between both organizations was signed during a ceremony to mark the Institute’s 70th Anniversary, at which the Executive Director of the WFP was the main speaker.

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IICA Executive Committee endorses results of technical cooperation

Delegations of 14 countries asked the Institute to continue to provide support in the areas of agricultural innovation, adaptation to and mitigation of the effects of climate change, and food security.

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IICA and FAO prepare cooperation agenda for the Caribbean

Within the framework of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture, representatives of the two organizations agreed to create a plan of work for 2013, centered on food security, agribusiness, health and productivity.

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IICA concludes participation in Caribbean Week with the presentation of its results

The Institute’s Director General met with the region’s Ministers of Agriculture to analyze the progress of ongoing projects and those programmed for 2013. He also had a meeting with the Prime Minister of Antigua.

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October 19, 2012

Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister praises work of IICA in the Caribbean

Spencer Friday, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, met with Victor Villalobos, Director General of IICA; Victor del Angel, Director of Management and Regional Integration; and Una May Gordon, IICA's Representative in ECS.

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IICA to participate in global conference on agricultural innovation

Six hundred researchers will gather next week in Uruguay to discuss ways to assist producers in accessing the real benefits of innovation in agriculture.

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The road to the agricultural research summit: Agriculture in the Americas favorably positioned to meet the challenge of feeding the world

IICA delegation at world’s most important global meeting on agricultural innovation will stress urgency of strengthening agriculture through more robust national innovation systems.

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