{"id":710,"date":"2019-03-05T15:36:22","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T15:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/?p=710"},"modified":"2019-03-05T15:36:22","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T15:36:22","slug":"agreement-between-the-argentine-seed-producers-association-asa-and-iica-will-boost-the-competitiveness-of-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agriculture.gov.ag\/index.php\/2019\/03\/05\/agreement-between-the-argentine-seed-producers-association-asa-and-iica-will-boost-the-competitiveness-of-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"Agreement between the Argentine Seed Producers\u2019 Association (ASA) and IICA will boost the competitiveness of agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Agreement between the Argentine Seed Producers\u2019 Association (ASA) and IICA will boost the competitiveness of agriculture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The memorandum of understanding, which was signed in Buenos Aires by Alfredo Paseyro, Executive Director of ASA, and Manuel Otero, Director General of IICA, will generate technical cooperation actions aimed at preparing and implementing projects, conducting training sessions and exchanging information related to phytosanitary aspects, plant breeding and biotechnology, as well as seed treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alfredo Paseyro, Executive Director of ASA (left), and Manuel Otero, Director General of IICA (center), during the signing of the agreement. Guillermo Bernaudo, Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of Argentina (right), was also in attendance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Buenos Aires, Argentina, 4 March 2019 (IICA).\u00a0An agreement between the Argentine Seed Producers\u2019 Association (ASA) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) will allow for implementing joint work actions related to phytosanitary matters and seed treatment. This, in turn, will strengthen public-private collaboration to boost the competitiveness and sustainability of the agriculture sector as well as the preservation of the environment.<\/p>\n

The agreement was signed in Buenos Aires by Alfredo Paseyro, Executive Director of ASA, and Manuel Otero, Director General of IICA, who highlighted the potential of the memorandum of understanding. The initial areas of cooperation described in the agreement are Phytosanitary Aspects, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, as well as Seed Treatment.<\/p>\n

The technical cooperation between ASA and IICA will include actions aimed at preparing and implementing projects, facilitating in-person and distance training opportunities, and exchanging information.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe agreement with IICA is very important to us. We have established guidelines for areas we wish to work on, such as genetic improvement, seed treatment, phytosanitary issues of importance for seed movement, and regulatory frameworks in the field of biotechnology,\u201d stated Paseyro, who signed the agreement with Otero at ASA headquarters.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis agreement affords an opportunity to strengthen public-private relations; we are currently accomplishing this with INTA and may now do so at the regional level with IICA. As a result, we have a lot of expectations regarding the potential opportunities for Argentina,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Manuel Otero stated that \u201cArgentina has one of the most successful agricultural models. Much of its success in this area is due to its technology and seeds; the country possesses solid institutions as well as modern regulatory frameworks that adapt to the evolution of countries.\u201d<\/p>\n

In this regard, he added, \u201cArgentina plays an important role in guaranteeing global access to quality food. I am certain that additional agreements with other seed producers\u2019 associations at the global level will follow. IICA is a knowledge platform that serves as a bridge between regions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guillermo Bernaudo, Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of Argentina, and L\u00e1zaro Sandoval, Agricultural Attach\u00e9 for the United States in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, witnessed the signing of the agreement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe that this type of public-private collaboration with an organization like IICA is important, given the Institute\u2019s linkages with other countries in the Americas. Seeds account for a large part of agricultural development in the world; they encompass the use of rich, complex technologies that have an impact on productivity,\u201d stated Bernaudo.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Sandoval noted, \u201con behalf of the U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it is an honor to celebrate the signing of such an important agreement for the region. ASA and IICA are very important entities that are aligned with our food security goals. Both institutions understand the importance of disseminating knowledge and tools to assist producers in increasing their efficiency and taking advantage of the latest technology in order to achieve food security.\u201d<\/p>\n

About ASA<\/b><\/p>\n

With over 70 years of experience, ASA is the oldest organization in Argentina\u2019s seed production sector. Its partners include family, national and multinational seed companies and cooperatives involved in biotechnology, obtaining and creating new seed varieties, as well producing and distributing seeds.<\/p>\n

Its objectives include advocating for the seed industry as well as fostering free trade and the commercial movement of seeds under equitable regulations that protect the interests of seed producers, farmers and consumers alike.<\/p>\n

The association also works to guarantee intellectual property rights for phytogenetic creations and to foster the use of technology with the aim of improving the quality of plant propagation material.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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