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Argentine Leaders of Rurality recognized by IICA agree on a joint work plan to strengthen cooperatives and family farming with the Secretary of Bioeconomy
This was agreed upon during a meeting with the Secretary of Bioeconomy, Fernando Vilella, who expressed interest in the role that Leaders of Rurality can play as positive examples in their territories to strengthen rural ties and the sustainability of production and he committed to developing a joint agenda.
Argentine corn and sorghum producers underscore the importance of innovation in addressing agricultural challenges, at a massive congress in Buenos Aires with participation of IICA
Over 3,000 people attended the annual congress of MAIZAR, the Argentine Corn and Sorghum Association, which served as a forum for debate and exchange of ideas and experiences under the theme "Unleashing Our Collective Talent."
Leaders of Rurality of the Americas recognized by IICA were received at the Ministry of Agriculture of Chile
IICA launched the Leaders of Rurality of the Americas initiative in 2021 to recognize and give visibility to those who, through their daily work, fulfill a dual, irreplaceable role: being guarantors of food and nutritional security while also safeguarding the planet's biodiversity.
Farmers in the Maule region of Chile trust in bioinputs to improve their production
The initiative is supported by the Hemispheric Bioinputs Platform, in which IICA is heavily involved.
Two hundred government specialists and decisionmakers from 13 countries in the Americas complete biofuels course promoted by USGC, OLADE and IICA
“Liquid biofuels in the energy and climate transition: policymaking and new technologies” is one of the virtual training courses offered by the IICA Innovation and Bioeconomy Program. It was developed with support from the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE).
Agriculture is the key sector for solving the environmental crisis, stated scientist Rattan Lal, IICA Goodwill Ambassador, at the G20
IICA was invited by the Brazilian presidency to participate in the G20 Global Initiative on Bioeconomy meetings that began this month. The mission of these meetings is to agree on High-Level Principles on Bioeconomy, which will be included in the Rio Declaration to be adopted by the Heads of State and Government at the end of the year.