Agricultural technicians trained in drone piloting in Santiago

A course on drone piloting, aimed at technicians from the Northeast, Northcentral, Northwest, and North regions, was taught by the Ministry of Agriculture in this city in Cibao. The training lasted three days, during which they were instructed in safe and efficient drone operation and maneuvers, so they can apply them in precision agriculture and…

ByAdminJuly 3, 20250Comments

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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…

ByAdminJuly 3, 20250Comments

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Stakeholders push for youth engagement as farming population grows older.

ByAdminJune 21, 20250Comments

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New Water Energy Food Nexus E-Course for Caribbean Resilience

The Resilient Caribbean Initiative (RCI), a collaborative effort between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Government of Mexico, and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive e-course titled "The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus: Building Resilience in the Caribbean." The course was launched on Wednesday 5…

ByAdminApril 11, 20250Comments

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Vienna Food Safety Forum 2025 (VFSF) – The Potential of Digitalization

The Potential of DigitalizationRegister hereBackground Paper & Tentative Programme The Vienna Food Safety Forum 2025 (VFSF) is a global forum supporting the transformation of agri-food systems through innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Taking place from June 10–12, 2025, this event will bring together practitioners, policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss data-driven solutions that facilitate trade and improve public…

ByAdminApril 11, 20250Comments

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‘Youth important to achieving food security goals’ – CARICOM ASG (ag) at High School Agriculture Video Competition awards ceremony

Youth in agriculture took centre stage on Tuesday 28 January as the winners of the CARICOM High School Agriculture Video Competition 2024 were recognised for their interest and submissions. Georgetown High School of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Mopan Technical High School of Belize, and Pleasantville Secondary School of Trinidad and Tobago, won first, second…

ByAdminMarch 22, 20250Comments

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FAO workshop aimed to enhance Grenada’s production of premium, high-quality cocoa

Grenada, famously known as the “Spice Isle,” is making significant inroads to improve the quality of its “Trinitario” cocoa and cocoa products. This was the main objective behind the five-day training workshop on cocoa agronomy, post-harvest processing, and sensory analysis from January 20-24, 2025, the collaborative effort of The Food and Agriculture Organization of the…

ByAdminMarch 22, 20250Comments