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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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Horticulture

Food Security in a Changing Climate: Ensuring fairer food systems to meet global supply and demand pressures

Global food systems face mounting pressure especially from rising populations, shifting consumption, geopolitical instability, and climate change, challenging traditional agriculture's ability to meet demand sustainably and equitably. Consequently, a significant movement is underway to build fairer food systems. These systems aim beyond mere output, prioritising equitable distribution, reduced waste, empowered smallholders, and sustainable resource management.…
June 3, 20250Comments

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