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Forum envisions new role for family agriculture in local economies

Participants in the event, attended by the President of Costa Rica, analyzed the challenges facing the family agriculture sector and young people in rural areas.

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Capabilities for promoting agricultural innovation boosted in Trinidad and Tobago

Agricultural professionals and producers took part in training promoted by Mexico and IICA in the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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FONTAGRO reaffirms its commitment to innovation and family farming adaptation to climate change

The Fund is implementing new partnerships to co-finance projects implemented between its member countries.

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The development of family farming in Latin America and the Caribbean to come under the spotlight in Chile

At a conference organized by IICA, FAO, ECLAC, CIRAD and the Government of Chile, specialists from LAC will discuss the outlook for family farming in the region.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Agricultural policies should encourage the inclusion of women and youth in development

International Conference on Public Policy and Family Farming –bringing together experts in the search for solutions to the challenges of smallholder production –comes to a close.

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IICA to take part in forum on sustainable landscape management in Lima

The Director General of IICA will be participating in the Global Landscapes Forum 2014, an event dealing with forest conservation, agriculture, energy and climate change.

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Reforestation and energy saving stoves are improving living conditions in Haiti

The opening of a tree nursery, the use of more efficient wood burning stoves, the planting of improved varieties and the construction of a poultry farm are some of the actions carried out under this inspiring project.

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Construction and distribution of more efficient wood burning stoves

The stoves were designed by a company specialized in environmental voluntary. They replace the use of open fire on three stones, reduce deforestation and improve health and quality of life of the users.    

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The poultry farm

The production of the poultry farm was used to make breakfast for children at school and in the community health center.

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