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Representatives of the European Union (EU) visited CIAT headquarters yesterday, getting a glimpse of how Colombia can transition to a post-conflict era through productive, profitable and sustainable agriculture. The prospect of an imminent end to the country’s long-running civil war means there are new opportunities for farmers across the country to sustainably increase production and access high-value markets at home and abroad. |
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by Neil Palmer | Feb 10, 2016
Representatives of the European Union (EU) visited CIAT headquarters yesterday, getting a glimpse of how Colombia can transition to a post-conflict era through productive, profitable and sustainable agriculture.
The prospect of an imminent end to the country’s long-running civil war means there are new opportunities for farmers across the country to sustainably increase production and access high-value markets at home and abroad.
The EU is committed to supporting Colombia’s transition to peace, as the country awaits the outcome of negotiations in Havana, Cuba, next month, which could end its five-decade long civil war.
“All eyes are on Colombia at this truly historic moment in its history,” said CIAT’s Ruben Echeverria prior to the event. “We are all extremely hopeful; peace represents the chance of a lifetime to kick-start rural development. For CIAT and our partners here and in Europe, it means we have the opportunity to reach many more farmers with new scientific innovations that can help them improve the profitability, productivity and sustainability of their farms.
Figure: Ruben G. Echeverría Director-General, CIAT |
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