Entrepreneurs and specialists are convening an international conference of agricultural productivity on May 24 and 25 in Nicaragua.
The aims of the Congress is to share experiences that contribute to improving the growth of agricultural activity. Exhibitors from national universities will be taking part along with specialists from local and international private companies, said the Coordinator for Communication and Citizenship Advice, Rosario Murillo to Elnuevodiario.com.ni.
From 3 to 7 May in Guatemala City topics will be addressed such as innovation and technology transfer in the cultivation of grains, vegetables, fruit, animal production and renewable natural resources.
The LX Annual Meeting of the Central American Cooperative Program for the Improvement of Crops and Animals will focus on the generation of technology innovation for sustainable agriculture.
Before July 2013 roots and tubers packaging plants must obtain health certification from the HACCP, in order to continue exporting to the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
The seven plants in Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua, together processed over 80% of the production of roots and tubers of the North (RAAN) and South (RAAS) Atlantic Autonomous Regions. 90% of this production is exported to the U.S.
A webinar is to be held on good agricultural practices and handling fresh produce delivered by the Ministry of Agriculture of the United States.
A statement from the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) reads:
The Agricultural Marketing Service of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its program for fruits and vegetables, offers voluntary and independent audits for fresh produce suppliers along the supply chain.
Environmental Regulations and Social Practice have been issued by the National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and Exporters of Costa Rica.
The Social and Environmental Management System for Sustainable Production of Pineapple (SG-PSP) is the standard of good environmental and social practices, to carry out the Environmental Responsibility Commitment, established by Canapep on June 5, 2008.
The IDB will support the country in developing the capabilities of a system of traceability of beef exports.
The announcement was made by the representative of the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) in Nicaragua, Mirna Lievano in a "Traceability" workshop, which was held in the country.
The IDB representative said that the National Cattle Traceability Program will contribute to the country’s agricultural development.
Rainforest Alliance and USAID have presented a new standard aimed at encouraging cattle farms to improve their environmental and social sustainability.
This standard, which forms part of the agreements established in DR-CAFTA, will help cattle farmers to implement best practices by voluntarily opting to obtain the the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ certification.
19 associations have received certificates enabling them to export to the USA by complying with international agricultural best practice standards.
The scheme promoted by Fundación Ágil and coordinated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to date has certified 48 farming groups.
"Out of all harvests, certified farms export 80% to the US and 20% to Europe.
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The largest dairy business in the country and the National Service of Animal Health will certify milk producers with good agro-ecological practices.
Costa Rican dairy producers will be able to count on an innovative program that will help them apply regulations for the management of waste, improve the treatment process of sewage, and receive assistance in agro-ecological matters.
The Agro-tourism Director of the Department of Agricultural Development has created a project inspired by the experiences of Colombia and Costa Rica.
The project involves the classification and certification of the establishments that are dedicated to this activity. During 2008, there were 158 farms registered as businesses of agro-tourism.
A total of 12 farms received certificates to offer agro-tourism services after completing the Agricultural Good Practices (BPA).
Minister Olmedo Espino pointed out that the activity is a great alternative for farmers and highlights the effort made by both entities for the agro-tourism development of Panama, but above all, because it offers economic benefits and provides incentives for ecological preservation.
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