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Antigua and Barbuda

October 7, 2016

Study tour experience concludes with success

United States hosted agricultural technicians to help improve capacities in topics such as irrigation and nutrient management, biotechnology and precision agriculture.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa, Canada

October 3, 2016

Rep’s Corner

Summertime in Ottawa is a treat! The beautiful weather served as a great backdrop for the varied menu of activities performed by the IICA Delegation in Canada.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Ottawa, Canada

September 30, 2016

Affordable natural product to extend fruit shelf life

Canadian researchers has proven that an affordable and natural plant product can extend harvests and lengthen the shelf life and quality of fresh fruit.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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September 23, 2016

Precision agriculture has the potential to transform the sector

An international seminar brought together specialists from Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Mexico and the United States to discuss the potential of precision agriculture in the development of the agricultural sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Antigua and Barbuda

September 21, 2016

Producers realize the power of organization and its role in sustainable development

A national training event focused on the requirements for improving governance in producer, enterprise and member participation.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Trinidad and Tobago

September 12, 2016

Farmer-led innovations: The case of agricultural equipment in Trinidad and Tobago

Producers are by definition true innovators as demonstrated by the story of the Ramsaroop family in the Caribbean island of Trinidad.  

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Castries, St. Lucia

September 6, 2016

Fifteen producers from six enterprises enhanced their expertise in governance

A national training event focused on the requirements for better governance and member participation.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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August 22, 2016

PROCINORTE will present a non-destructive method of detecting avocado maturity during the 4th Avocado Congress in Mexico

The congress will take place in Jalisco from 24-26 August 2016, at the Southern Region University Center (CUSUR) in Mexico and will bring together more than 500 stakeholders of the avocado industry.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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Antigua

August 22, 2016

Technical officers from the Ministry of Agriculture of Barbuda will participate with full sponsorship in the US

Financing will be provided by the 10th European Development Fund Intra-ACP Programme entitled Agriculture Policy Programme with focus on the Caribbean and Pacific, initiative developed with support of IICA.

Tiempo de lectura: 3mins

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