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December 3, 2019

IICA Hosts Trade Meeting with USTR Agricultural Negotiators and Members of Diplomatic Corps

The United States’ Chief Agricultural Trade Negotiator Ambassador Gregg Doud and his top agriculture trade team discuss key trade issues with agricultural attaches and representatives of International Organizations during IICA’s high-level trade meeting hosted in Washington DC

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Castries, Saint Lucia

November 28, 2019

IICA helps build Saint Lucia’s capacities for the rapid response and long-term management of citrus greening

The plague affects important livelihoods and cross-sectoral advantages, like apiculture, given that citrus is a major source of forage, and agro-tourism linkages.

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Saint George, Grenada

November 25, 2019

Grenada fresh produce inspectors strengthened their capacity to conduct inspection work

Inspection of fresh produce is a mandatory process conducted by governmental authorities or other agencies to ensure a product’s wholesomeness, safety and adherence to regulations.

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November 21, 2019

IICA Director General highlights role of digital technology in driving sustainable development

He was speaking at the sixth round of meetings of the BBVA Microfinance Foundation Group, held in the Dominican Republic. During his visit to the country, he also met with the Minister of Agriculture, Osmar Benítez, to discuss stepping up IICA actions aimed at strengthening the country’s agricultural health policies.

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Washington D.C

November 5, 2019

Western Hemisphere Ag Leaders Unite in Support of Science-Based Standards

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October 17, 2019

Communities in Antigua and Barbuda advance in the control of the giant african snail with the support of IICA

The presence of the mollusc was detected in 2008 and endangers the country's food security

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Saint Philip, Antigua and Barbuda

October 2, 2019

Caribbean countries discuss international standards on plant health and pest prevention

IICA provides countries in this region with the tools required to address matters related to international standards on plant health.

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Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis

October 2, 2019

Saint Kitts and Nevis bets on sustainable livestock production

Throughout the workshop, participants will learn the principles to meat cutting and handling to follow HACCP standards.

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September 19, 2019

The FDA and IICA to develop digital platforms to provide training on the FSMA food safety legislation

Joint project aims to strengthen the region’s food safety systems and protect consumers from foodborne diseases.

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