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Central American agriculture will benefit from the new geospatial information system

IICA and a Mexican research center have signed an agreement for work on the development of solutions to food security issues in Central America.

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IICA attended the inauguration of President Evo Morales

In Bolivia, the Director General of IICA was honored by the Association of Agronomists for his professional achievements and contributions to agricultural and rural development.

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EMBRAPA and IICA evaluate financing of 33 project proposals for the development of agriculture in LAC

Fifty-eight projects designed to strengthen small-scale agriculture were submitted in response to the third call for proposals of the LAC Market Place initiative.

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IICA acknowledges Mexico’s support in promoting LAC agriculture

The Director General of IICA highlighted the country’s support in promoting issues such as innovation, agribusiness, and agricultural health in the region.

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IICA sets up high-level technical committees to tackle the major challenges facing agriculture more effectively

IICA will have distinguished external advisers, such as the Minister of Agriculture of Uruguay, Tabaré Aguerre, and the former Minister of Agriculture of Brazil, Roberto Rodrigues.

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Improved agricultural practices benefit 9700 corn and bean growers in Guatemala

An increase of 25% in productivity in three regions of the country is one of the most important results of the Purchase for Progress project, being implemented with support from IICA.

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Via videos, Guatemalan growers share techniques for increasing productivity in corn and bean farming

IICA, the WFP and the international organization Access Agriculture will promote the use of IICA videos in training growers and agricultural extension agents.

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FONTAGRO to back sustainable production projects and an early warning system for coffee rust

This agricultural investment fund, sponsored by the IDB and IICA, is a unique regional cooperation mechanism that promotes innovation in family agriculture throughout LAC.

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Spain and IICA sign agreement to establish an office in Madrid

In Madrid, the Director General of the Institute analyzed the major challenges facing agriculture and signed an agreement that will strengthen ties between IICA and the Kingdom of Spain.

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