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More than 40 men and women who work day to day to foster food security and well-being in their communities will gather in Costa Rica at the First Meeting of Leaders of Rurality of the Americas, organized by IICA
The rural leaders, from all corners of the hemisphere, will attend lectures by Álvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); Rattan Lal, Director of the Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration (C-MASC) at The Ohio State University; and Roberto Rodrigues, former Minister of Agriculture of Brazil and a globally renowned leader of cooperative movements, among other issues. The specialists will discuss key topics such as sustainability, organization and funding.
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean see an urgent need to strengthen animal health services to reinforce their global position as a food supplier
The high-level event included a fruitful exchange of information on the current challenges, trends and experiences in the fight against zoonoses that pose a threat to health, production, the environment, employment, exports and food and nutritional security.
More than 15 Latin American and Caribbean institutions presented a report on the situation and outlook for the bioeconomy, a strategic commitment for the development of the region
The report is intended to be used as a guide by policymakers, academics, support organizations, and society in general. It is a valuable source of information designed to raise awareness and support decision-making, as it provides inputs for the formulation and implementation of public policies, and promotes collaboration among regional institutions.
In Georgetown, the President of Guyana, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, received the Director General of IICA, who praised the country’s progress towards achieving more resilient and sustainable food production
The Head of Statewho last October took part in the Conference of Ministers of Agriculture of the region held at IICA’s Headquarters in San José, Costa Ricadiscussed with Otero Guyana’s progress towards achieving more resilient and sustainable food production.
Specialists highlight the role of international trade in favor of sustainable food production, development of countries and livelihoods of farmers, in a debate organized by CropLife International and IICA
The debate focused on the role of international trade in helping farmers to access innovation and new tools that facilitate their way to international markets, which is especially important for farmers in developing countries.
Guyana and IICA are developing the first biofortified rice in the Caribbean region, which provides a high nutritional value and will be a key contribution to food security in the country and the rest of the Caribbean
During Dr. Otero's visit to Georgetown, both Minister Mustapha and President Ali congratulated IICA for its contribution to this development, which strengthens the position of Guyana, a country that is making an effort to grow and sustain its agriculture and intends to be self-sufficient in commodities such as corn and soybeans by 2026.