Main actions focus on silvo-pastoral systems, enterprise development plan, capacity building of dairy clusters and data collection. Kingston, 9 May, 2017 (IICA). The Jamaica Delegation of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture and the Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) are working jointly to build the livestock sector in country. A technical cooperation agreement signed […]
Countries analyzed the challenges and opportunities resulting from the establishment of maximum residue limits for pesticides in agricultural products. Quito, Ecuador, 24 April 2017 (IICA). A total of 58 delegates from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), India and North America analyzed the commercial significance of international regulations on pesticide residues in agricultural products, in […]
Brazilian case shows that geographic planning, through hydro-information systems, allows for integrated planning and efficient use of water, energy, and food resources. San Jose, 17 April 2017 (IICA). By 2035, it is estimated that energy consumption will increase by 35%, resulting in an increase of 85% in water consumption. Rafael Gonzalez, Technological Development Director of […]
The IICA Representative in Suriname reported to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries the main achievements in 2016 and presented the main focuses for 2017. Pamaribo, Suriname. 10 April, 2017 (IICA). Building of sustainable agriculture practices, linking agro-processing SME’s to markets, improving capacities in food safety standards and productivity, support for the establishment […]
During a technical forum organized by IICA and CATIE, the importance of the relationship between water and soil, and their role in facing the challenge of feeding the world was discussed. San Jose, 4 April, 2017 (IICA). It is estimated that global food production must increase by up to 60% in order to satisfy […]
The Pine Nut for Galapagos initiative received the award at the most important global summit on rural electrification. San José, 30 March 2017 (IICA). The Alliance for Rural Electrification granted the 2017 ARE Award to the project entitled “Production of pine nut oil for the pilot plan for power generation in the Galapagos Islands,” an […]
The Permanent Secretary with responsibility for Agriculture, Lands, Forestry and Fisheries of Grenada, on behalf of Minister Yolande Bain-Horsford, acknowledged IICA´s contribution to the agricultural sector and to the socio-economic development of the country. Grenada, 31 March, 2017 (IICA). The Delegation in Grenada of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), in collaboration with […]
An event held in Barbados helped to determine critical factors for Caribbean countries to successfully capitalize on international and regional market opportunities. Bridgetown, 15 March 2017 (IICA). A conference and technical symposium facilitated discussions and exchange of information among key public sector and private sector stakeholders on sustaining and building on the actions concluded under the […]
Two innovative agricultural projects, supported and guided by IICA, were priced at the Annual Saint Lucia Business Awards. Castries, St. Lucia. 1 March, 2017 (IICA). Two young entrepreneurs won several awards that recognize their entrepreneurial acumen at the Annual Saint Lucia Business Awards, demonstrating that the youth are innovating and capable of value-creating in the […]
