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Barbados

September 23, 2015

From belly-full to body-fuel

Barbados. Food is an important and major, but not only source of nutrition. But all foods are not equal! To keep the body healthy, an individual must choose among the wide range of options and within their means, foods that are ‘nutrient dense’.

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Jamaica

September 21, 2015

IICA Jamaica strengthens agricultural health and food safety

The SPs project has sponsored the attendance of several government officials at international fora pertaining to agricultural health and food safety.

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Uruguay

September 18, 2015

Caribbean countries take part in the Regional Colloquium of the Codex Alimentarius

The meeting, organized by IICA and the United States Department of Agriculture, is the third to be held in Latin America this year.

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September 2, 2015

IICA advocates a regional plan to combat coffee rust

The Director General of IICA met with senior Mexican officials at the Secretariats of Agriculture and Social Development to discuss cooperation mechanisms.

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September 2, 2015

United States and Mexico Support Haiti’s Efforts to Develop its Fruit Industry

Scientists carry out field assessment of the needs to improve mango fruit production and post harvest to support exporters in Haiti

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September 2, 2015

Meeting of senior agricultural officials from the hemisphere, convened by IICA, is under way in Mexico

Climate change and food security set to dominate the discussions in which delegations from 20 countries are taking part.

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September 1, 2015

IICA and FAO to increase knowledge management in agriculture

They have signed a letter of understanding to develop a new distance-learning course designed to enhance management capabilities.

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September 1, 2015

Cryoconservation, a modern response to the challenges of long-term plant conservation

This scientific technique has a strategic role to play in conserving tropical genetic resources in developing countries.

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September 1, 2015

IICA and PROMECAFE launch series of radio programs on combating coffee rust

The six-chapter series, to be launched simultaneously in the countries of Central America, deals with topics such as the cycle of the disease, fumigation, sucker removal and the integrated management of the disease.

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