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At the IICA pavilion at COP29, experts assert that higher productivity, market access, and whether farmers remain in rural areas all depend on a robust relationship between agriculture and nature
These were some of the most powerful messages that emerged from one of the technical events held at the Home of Sustainable Agriculture of the Americas pavilion, set up by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and its partners at the Olympic Stadium in BakuAt the IICA pavilion at COP29, experts assert that higher productivity, market access, and whether farmers remain in rural areas all depend on a robust relationship between agriculture and nature
These were some of the most powerful messages that emerged from one of the technical events held at the Home of Sustainable Agriculture of the Americas pavilion, set up by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and its partners at the Olympic Stadium in BakuAt COP29, President of EMBRAPA and meat chain stakeholders showcase innovations and know-how from the Southern Cone of the Americas that improve both productivity and sustainability in the livestock sector
The presence of the head of EMBRAPA at the IICA pavilion in Baku follows the signing of an agreement between the two institutions to facilitate international technical cooperation actions and promote the sharing of public policies, technologies and knowledge for the benefit of the agriculture sector.At COP29, President of EMBRAPA and meat chain stakeholders showcase innovations and know-how from the Southern Cone of the Americas that improve both productivity and sustainability in the livestock sector
The presence of the head of EMBRAPA at the IICA pavilion in Baku follows the signing of an agreement between the two institutions to facilitate international technical cooperation actions and promote the sharing of public policies, technologies and knowledge for the benefit of the agriculture sector.At COP29, Fernando Mattos, Uruguay’s Minister of Livestock and IABA Chair, tells the world the sector is the victim, not the culprit, of climate variability
The conversation highlighted the need to strike a balance between meeting the growing global demand for food and preserving natural resources while combating climate change.Convened by IICA, journalists contribute strategies at COP29 to build a new narrative highlighting the value of the agricultural sector in the Americas
IICA has been working to build this narrative by bringing together political and academic authorities, as well as experts, technical experts, and farmers, to emphasize the indispensable role of rural producers and reposition this strategic sector for the development of Latin America and the Caribbean.