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Agricultural activities designed to increase production and thereby improve food security

The beneficiaries have been able to sell the surpluses that are not used for direct household consumption.

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IICA highlights the key role of the agricultural insurance in strengthening food security

At an international forum, the Institute pointed to the need to promote the agricultural insurance industry in order to support the development of agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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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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Mexico to promote the agricultural development of Central America and the Caribbean

This year, 200 agricultural specialists will be trained in Mexico and in their countries of origin, in areas such as plant health control and water and soil conservation, among others.

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Colombia hosted dialogue of LAC countries on Codex Alimentarius

Delegates from Latin America and the Caribbean sought to establish positions regarding food health and safety designed to safeguard consumer health.

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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 launches virtual food inspection school in Central America and the Dominican Republic

By means of a digital platform, the Institute and leading universities in each country will train food inspectors and promote integration processes 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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Argentina launches Master’s degree in plant health management for international trade

The specialized course and the training school that will impart it are the outcome of a project implemented by IICA with various partners in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.

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