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The generation and transfer of technology to support cotton production in the Caribbean. Review of the cotton industry in the participating countries
(1992)It refers to the review of the cotton industry in the participating countries. -
The Goodfellow Farms: a successful model for farmer-hotel trade linkages in the Caribbean
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2010)The Goodfellows Farm in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is one of the outstanding success stories and a Best Practice in agrotourism linkages in the Caribbean. This case study provides a detailed and scientific description ... -
The impact of pesticide taxation on pesticide use and income in Costa Rica's coffee production
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2000)The overall objective of this thesis is to assess the impact of a pesticide tax on pesticide demand and income in Costa Rica's coffee production -
The impact of plant breeder rights in developing countries. Debate and experience in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, México y Uruguay
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 1995)The lack evidence has been the reason for the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture and the University of Amsterdam to initiate the present study which was sponsored by two development organizations: the ... -
The impacts of the PROCISUR Program: An international study
The PROCISUR program of support to National Agricultural Research Centers (NARCs) in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Bolivia entails specialized activities designed to enhance international transfer of research ... -
The implementation deficit and regional food import bill
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 10-06-2022)En años anteriores, se informó que uno de los factores que podría tener un mayor impacto en la reactivación de la economía de los países de la región Caribe es la disminución en la importación de alimentos; a pesar de esto, ... -
The Importance of Livestock Production and Animal Protein. The Western Hemisphere Perspective
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2021)Se presentan perspectivas de expertos del Hemisferio Occidental para examinar algunos de los problemas más apremiantes que enfrenta la producción pecuaria. Se aborda la producción pecuaria y la proteína animal como esenciales ... -
The interaction of credit, insurance and relative prices technology adoption
(IICA, 1982)The adoption of input and management intensive technologies is advocated primarily as a way to increase small farmers income. La adopción de tecnologías intensivas en insumos y manejo se aboga principalmente como una ... -
The Jamaican small-scale farmer: an annotated bibliography
(IICA, 1988)Contiene una bibliografía anotada referida a aspectos económicos de los pequeños productores agrícolas de Jamaica. Su propósito es que sirva de apoyo a los investigadores y profesionales, tanto del sector gubernamental ... -
The modernization of agriculture: the challenge for effective participation in international markets
(IICA, 01-1992)The first discussion was about the political and economic environment in the region and in the world. The second, about a logical proposition that agriculture should no longer be seen as a primary sector, but rather viewed ... -
The mulberry: a multi-purpose plant with potential for improving livestock production in Trinidad and Tobago
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 1999)This document explains on the mulberry is a temperature plant that is grown primarily for feeding its leaves to the silkworm. Inspite of its origin, it grows well under a wide range of conditions from sea level to 3000m. ... -
The nature of extension "to change people"
(IICA, 1963)The objectives of educational extension in the adoption of new learning are addressed. -
The Oil and Gas Sector in Guyana: A catalyst for Growth in its Agriculture and Food Sectors
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 09-03-2022)En las Guyana el sector petrolero ha tenido un aumento lo cual ha generado una riqueza reciente a fines del 2021, el advenimiento del sector nacional de petróleo y gas (NOGS) y las riquezas concomitantes no se asocien, ... -
The operation of the darinage system in the black river upper morass project
(IICA, 1981)This document presents: -Evaluation of the capacity of drains -Drainage organisation -Maintenance of the drainage system -The pump stations Este documento presenta: -Evaluación de la capacidad de los desagües -O ... -
The passion fruit industry in Trinidad and Tobago
(IICA, 09-1993)En Trinidad y Tobago un estudio de la industria del maracuyá realizado en 1991 mostró que es una opción viable. La superficie sembrada de 100 acres en los años ochenta, bajó a 15 acres en 1992. El presente estudio se llevó ... -
The plant protection programme for the Caribbean Region 1980 - 1984
(IICA, 1984)A report presented to the Fourth meeting of heads of plant protection of IICA member states in the Caribbean held in Barbados, west indies from november 5th to 8th, 1984. -
The pod stripper
(Instituto Interamericano de Ciencias Agrícolas (IICA), 1979)This publication describes one such piece of equipment-the pod stripper-which is capable of greatly increasing the normal output per man compared to hand picking of mature bean pods prior to threshing. -
The political economies of Central America: foreign aid and labor remittances
This paper looks at the issues raised by the growing role of foreign transfers in Central America. Then it examines the magnitude of foreign transfers and the transfers' implications for the debate on macroeconomic development ...
