Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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February 27, 2018

An agreement with IICA will enable Costa Rica to modernize its control system for food of animal origin

As the result of a partnership with the Institute, Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service (SENASA) will benefit from a computer tool that will strengthen the inspection, control and surveillance processes of facilities that prepare products for human consumption.

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February 14, 2018

LAC prepares to consolidate regional positions on food safety

IICA and the USDA will organize four virtual meetings to enable the 33 member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to reach a consensus regarding proposed Codex Alimentarius food safety standards. 

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February 13, 2018

IICA and Bayer certify 142 persons in good agricultural practices

Family farmers, small and medium-scale producers, agricultural entrepreneurs and extension workers from 16 Latin American countries received the certification.

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January 17, 2018

IICA and SICA sign an agreement to promote a new model of rurality in Central America

Both organizations will work toward a sustainable agriculture at the service of people.

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

December 5, 2017

Strengthening a network of food safety regulatory personnel in CARICOM countries

Members of the International Food Safety Authorities
Network (INFOSAN)

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November 7, 2017

Ministers of Agriculture discuss the need for Codex Alimentarius standards to facilitate international trade

Experts highlighted the fundamental role of Codex in helping countries produce and trade safe food.

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San Jose

November 1, 2017

Art exhibition held to draw attention to the strength of agriculture in the Americas

It took two years to produce a companion publication showcasing the 20 works by Mexican artist Cruzgaali, which are accompanied by essays on aspects of agriculture and rural life across the continent.

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Washington, D.C. / USA

October 2, 2017

IICA convenes dialogue with producers on the future of agri-food trade in the Northern region

Every dollar and pound of food traded represents the efforts of millions of workers along the agricultural value chains.

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Quebec City, Quebec

September 29, 2017

Food & Nutrition Security amidst Climate Change

The goal of this international meeting is to highlight the importance of food and agriculture systems in the fight against climate change, and to present concrete and multisectoral solutions for addressing this global issue.

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