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September 24, 2020

IICA and the Pan-American Association of Veterinary Sciences join forces to fuel rural development in the region

The organizations signed a cooperation agreement to pursue actions in the areas of productivity, competitiveness, agricultural health and food safety, animal health, environmental sustainability and technological innovation, to benefit the agriculture and livestock sector of the Americas.

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September 23, 2020

Experts foresee mounting global pressure to ensure food safety and a balance between production and the environment

Integrated logistics, harmonized rules and the free flow of trade are issues that are gaining increased relevance, claimed recognized experts in the agrifood sector—Gustavo Idígoras and Marcos Jank—in a discussion with Manuel Otero, Director General of IICA.

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September 22, 2020

IICA launches crowdfunding campaign to strengthen food security in Haiti and Antigua and Barbuda in the face of Covid-19

Donations of any amount will be received on the GoFundMe platform and will go to 4 rural communities in these countries to purchase seeds and basic agricultural inputs.

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September 21, 2020

Silvia Sarapura, the newest member of IICA’s Advisory Council for Food Security in the Americas

The Peruvian-Canadian researcher, who specializes in rural planning, has a solid background in international rural and agricultural research for development.

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September 17, 2020

IICA participated in a Bayer-organized discussion targeting 100 million small farmers in low- and middle-income countries

The global company’s discussion with partners about training, support and technology to generate income and promote sustainable production models was consistent with IICA’s objectives.

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September 11, 2020

IICA ANNOUNCES SOFT LAUNCH OF THE BIO-ECONOMY GAMIFIED COURSE

Players will acquire new insights on science, agriculture, technology and business as they traverse across villages, towns and islands in this Caribbean expedition.

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September 11, 2020

IICA Director General and Goodwill Ambassadors emphasize the role of agriculture in driving sustainable development

The vibrant discussion on agriculture as an engine for human development featured Michael Kremer, Rattan Lal, Alysson Paolinelli, Susana Balbo, Jens Mesa, Hugo Sigman and Dennis McClung.

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September 10, 2020

Bayer-Microsoft-IICA discussion: “The digital inclusion of rural women and youth is an irreversible process”

Natasha Santos and Mariana Castro, executives from Bayer and Microsoft, respectively, engaged in a virtual discussion with Director General of IICA, Manuel Otero, in which they stressed that the digital inclusion of rural women and youth are key to development.

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September 7, 2020

Minister of Agriculture of Spain calls for more digital, sustainable and innovative agriculture to attract youth

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain, Luis Planas, held discussions with the Director General of IICA, Manuel Otero, in which they explored areas of cooperation following the pandemic.

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