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December 3, 2015

IICA will promote greater attention to the rational use of natural resources in the agricultural sector

The results of GCARD2 were positive, with the strengthening of partnerships, recognition of the contribution of women to agriculture, and promotion of private participation in research, while some key issues had to be postponed, according to the Director General of IICA.

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December 2, 2015

Queso Turrialba: the story of a ‘tasty’ designation of origin

With support from IICA and other organizations, the Costa Rican cheese was granted the first designation of origin to be obtained by a Central American dairy product.

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December 2, 2015

Variations on land tenure in Latin America and the Caribbean

Three variations on the same theme in the different parts of the region. That is how the 2013 IICA-FAO-ECLAC report describes the land tenure situation in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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November 20, 2015

Central America and the Caribbean to update their agricultural R&D indicators

IICA and several other agencies are to implement a project aimed at updating the information on agricultural research and development in the two regions, in order to highlight the need for increased investment in those areas.

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November 20, 2015

Land in Latin America and the Caribbean will be key to increased food production

During a presentation at IICA Headquarters, the Director of the USDA’s Global Policy Analysis Division explained this region’s potential to provide food for the world’s growing population.

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October 21, 2015

President Enrique Peña Nieto inaugurates Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2015

Productivity and sustainability in the rural areas of the region will be the key issues addressed at this inter-American ministerial meeting.

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October 20, 2015

Ambassadors to the OAS acknowledge IICA’s experience and technical capacity

IICA’s contributions to agriculture in the Americas were acknowledged by the Ambassadors to the OAS Permanent Council.

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October 19, 2015

El Salvador shows its commitment to family agriculture

With technical support from IICA, the ambitious Family Agriculture Plan aims to afford thousands of small farmers access to the country’s domestic food market.

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October 19, 2015

Electronic consultation to help set agenda for innovation in family agriculture

The findings will be presented at the Second Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development, to be held in October.

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