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Mangrove Ecosystem Services in Tobago: Challenges, Uses and Future Prospects

Mangroves in Tobago face challenges from anthropogenic disturbances such as pollution, fragmentation and cover loss through conversion to alternative uses for economic development. However, mangroves also provide a wide range of use and non-use benefits or ecosystem services (ES) to the residents of Tobago. In this study 36 key informant interviews and two focus group…
August 7, 20250Comments

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Agriculture

A Leafy Success: FAO plays a vital role in transforming the vegetable value chain in Saint Kitts and Nevis Farmers reaping more yields of lettuce from the use of adapted technologies and practices for protected structures

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is playing a pivotal role in the transition of vegetable farming in Saint Kitts and Nevis from traditional open-field methods to protected agriculture using greenhouse structures, significantly increasing the production of high-value, priority crops. Through its long-standing partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and drawing…
August 7, 20250Comments

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Agriculture

Using Science and Innovation to Improve Caribbean Agri Food Systems

Over the next five years, there will also be a renewed focus on resource mobilization, communication, and knowledge management, human capacity development and the adoption of information and communication technology. To best execute this Strategy, the Institute’s structure will be realigned to achieve improved operational efficiency, responsiveness and effectiveness. These are all complementary actions deliberately…
August 4, 20250Comments

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Agriculture

Agriculture introduces new fruit trees: Minister Limber says they seek to expand and diversify crops

With the goal of diversifying and expanding national fruit production and promoting innovation in crops adapted to high-altitude areas, the Minister of Agriculture, Limber Cruz, formalized the start of planting and introducing new plant varieties on an experimental farm located in this community. Among the introduced varieties are macadamia, peach, strawberry, raspberry, persimmon, apple, blueberry,…
July 3, 20250Comments

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Learning

Sea moss cultivation in the Caribbean

This manual provides a comprehensive guide on best practices for sea moss cultivation in the Caribbean, emphasizing its economic potential and role in supporting rural and coastal communities. Sea moss (Kappaphycus alvarezii), commonly known as Eucheuma cottonii, has long been harvested in the region for cultural and culinary uses, and its cultivation presents a sustainable…
July 3, 20250Comments

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Agriculture

FAO trains stakeholders to boost crop yields with digital sensor technology

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining, conducted a training to equip stakeholders with practical skills in using digital sensors to boost agricultural productivity. Held at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority in Mandeville, the session introduced participants to the use of sensor…
July 3, 20250Comments

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Agriculture

FAO completes training on soil scanners to boost Antigua and Barbuda’s agricultural out-put

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently donated two portable high-tech soil scanners and access to the software license to the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, and Fisheries in Antigua and Barbuda aimed to boost the health of plant and productivity of the agricultural sector.  Following the donation, FAO worked closely with…
June 21, 20250Comments

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Agriculture

Caribbean farmers’ organizations present success stories, strengthen global ties, and call for investment in sustainable agriculture

Over 80 representatives from farmers’ organizations, public institutions, development partners, and academia gathered in Montego Bay, Jamaica, to mark the closing of the Caribbean component of the Farmers’ Organizations for Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Programme (FO4ACP). After four years of implementation, the programme concluded with a strong message: organized family farming is essential for sustainable…
June 21, 20250Comments

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