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Executive committee discusses technical strengthening of IICA

At a meeting in Costa Rica, representatives of the ministries of agriculture of the Americas have been discussing IICA’s new medium-term plan and ways of strengthening the institution.

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IICA renews its technical cooperation model

IICA’s Executive Committee approved the organization’s 2014-2018 Medium-Term Plan, which calls for the implementation of results-based management and increased use of networking.

 

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Territorial brand launched in the southern section of Costa Rica with support from IICA

New agricultural consortium will market its products under the brand name “Brunca”; beans from the southern area will be the first ones sold under this label.

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IICA signs agreement to promote the development of agricultural cooperatives in LAC

An agreement signed between IICA and ICA-Americas is designed to promote the participation of producers in the region’s agricultural value chains and markets.

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New appellations of origin and geographical indication for Central American coffee

Project financed by IDB/FOMIN and supported by IICA made facilitated the registration of two appellations of origin in El Salvador and Guatemala and a geographical indication in Honduras.

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Director General of IICA: “Investing in agricultural innovation is a highly profitable business”

Investment in agriculture can increase productivity, contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change, and create human resources that will drive innovation in the sector.

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IICA reports on its progress prior to the 2015 Meeting of Ministers

In his address to the Ministers of Agriculture of Central America, the Director General of IICA highlighted the importance of making decisions to drive the sector’s productivity and competitiveness.

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Changes to LAC standards for pesticides use in food promoted

IICA, USDA, and FAO support research in 11 Latin American countries to update the maximum residual levels of pesticides in food for this region.

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IICA Deputy Director General discusses collaboration with Canadian Food Inspection Agency President

The autorities discussed the strategy adopted by IICA to achieve a more productive and competitive agriculture in the Americas.

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