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New agricultural technologies support the fight against desertification and efforts to mitigate the effects of drought
IICA shares the experiences of Brazil and Paraguay with participants in the virtual course entitled “Good practices and technological innovations in water sowing and harvesting.”
G20 will tackle obstacles to the achievement of global food security
In June, the leaders of the G20 will discuss the recommendations made by the Vice-Ministers of Agriculture and other entities such as IICA for strengthening the agricultural sector and increasing its contribution to food production worldwide.
Family Agriculture and Sustainability: the debate has begun leading up to Rio+20
Internet users throughout the world can participate in the virtual congress spearheaded by IICA and the Ministry of Agricultural Development of Brazil, as a means of contributing to the discussions of the Rio+20 Conference to be held in June of this year.
IICA to promote Brazil’s experience in the field of rural area-based development
IICA is to encourage other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to apply the Brazilian model, a benchmark for development as well as social and economic inclusion in rural areas.
Countries call for improved efforts to transfer technologies for the adaptation of climate change to small-scale producers
IICA report summarizes the arguments put forward by several countries in the Americas supporting the creation of an international working group on climate change and agriculture.
Carbon neutrality can make agribusinesses more competitive
Officials from across Latin America learned about the WTO’s provisions on environment, with a view to promoting policies designed to make agriculture more competitive and sustainable.