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IICA calls for human health to be placed at the core of all agricultural health activities

Víctor M. Villalobos underscored the importance of integrating public health, market competitiveness and productivity to promote the development of agricultural health and food safety in Mexico.

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In response to coffee rust: Promotion of early warning system in Central America is recommended

IICA and PROMECAFE will continue to carry out short, medium and long term actions to deal with the impact of rust in this region.

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IICA to support construction of Costa Rica’s agricultural and rural policy

Agricultural authorities and IICA will work together to devise the Institute’s cooperation strategy for the country for the period 2014-2018.

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Countries in the Americas will discuss the defense of agriculture in the hemisphere

A meeting in Brazil will facilitate discussions and the sharing of experiences to contribute to harmonizing sanitary and phytosanitary measures.

 

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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First stage of Mexico’s agricultural training for the Caribbean completed

Subjects of the courses held for Caribbean professionals and producers included plant pathology, soil and water conservation and sheep production.

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Central American countries intensify work on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs

Working with the Executive Secretariat of the Central American Agricultural Council, the countries are preparing a proposal that would establish microbiological criteria related to unprocessed foods.

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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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Firms updated about U.S. import requirements

IICA, USDA, USAID and the FDA prepared Costa Rica’s exporters for the regulations likely to be introduced under of the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act

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Strategies for handling animals in emergency situations promoted

A forum organized by IICA, World Animal Protection and the National Animal Health Service of Costa Rica provided the opportunity for exchanging experiences in how to handle animals in emergency situations.

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