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May 20, 2020

Agrifood chains must make greater use of biotechnology and innovations to overcome post-Covid-19 challenges

Elsa Murano, former U.S. Undersecretary of Agriculture for Food Safety, and Juan Restrepo, Director General of the Alliance of International Bioversity – CIAT, assessed what value chains would need to guarantee food security in the Americas.

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May 19, 2020

Chilean singer-songwriter Nano Stern joins IICA’s tribute to food chain workers

Chilean singer-songwriter, poet and musician Nano Stern has joined IICA’s campaign to turn the political and social spotlight on those who are guaranteeing our food supply during Covid-19.

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May 19, 2020

Covid-19 is widening the gender divide and endangering the food and health security of farmers

IICA convened a virtual conference with rural women from the hemisphere to discuss how the global health emergency is increasing their challenges and struggles to maintain agricultural production.

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May 18, 2020

Mexican singer Lila Downs joins the IICA campaign in tribute to agrifood chain workers

One of the leading voices of Mexican popular music has joined IICA’s campaign to turn the political and social spotlight on the agrifood sector and rurality in the era of Covid-19.

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May 18, 2020

Associations of agronomists, veterinarians and agricultural economists of the Americas will work together with IICA to develop post-Covid-19 agricultural and trade protocols

The representatives underscored the importance of adopting a multidisciplinary approach to address the challenges facing the rural sector in a comprehensive manner, as well as the need to strengthen professional training.

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May 15, 2020

Costa Rican songwriter Carlos Guzmán joins IICA’s tribute to food chain workers

On Costa Rican Farmers’ Day, singer Carlos Guzmán has taken part in IICA’s campaign to channel greater political and social attention towards the agriculture and rural sectors amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

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May 15, 2020

Safe production, sustainable practices and the bioeconomy: key elements for post-pandemic agriculture

This was the conclusion reached by specialists during a webinar organized by IICA as part of a series of virtual seminars aimed at anticipating the agrifood scenario that will be generated by the current health emergency.

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May 14, 2020

Acclaimed Costa Rican Singer, Guadalupe Urbina, joins IICA’s tribute to food chain workers

The artist has joined IICA’s campaign to heighten political and social awareness about the agriculture sector and rurality during this era of Covid-19.

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May 13, 2020

Grupo JAYAC of Ecuador joins IICA’s tribute to food chain workers

The artistic group has taken part in IICA’s campaign to channel greater political and social attention towards the agriculture and rural sectors amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

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