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

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,…

ByAdminJuly 3, 20250Comments

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…

ByAdminJuly 3, 20250Comments

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…

ByAdminJune 21, 20250Comments

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…

ByAdminJune 21, 20250Comments

Agriculture

FAO introduces innovative tools to improve fisheries management in the Caribbean

Enhancing the sustainability of the fisheries sector in the Caribbean with the use of innovative tools such as Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, remote sensing by satellites and Artificial Intelligence (AI) were the focus of the webinar of The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) held on May 12, 2025. Twenty-nine participants…

ByAdminJune 3, 20250Comments

Agriculture

SAMAP project concludes with a look to the future: Launch of Surinamese cassava porridge “BamBino”

Para, April 25, 2025 – During an atmospheric ceremony at Marthiland, the official closing of the Suriname Agriculture Market Access Project (SAMAP) took place today. Since 2018, SAMAP has made significant strides in strengthening Suriname's agricultural sector, and today we not only looked back at the results achieved, but also looked ahead to the future…

ByAdminMay 6, 20250Comments

Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Confirms No Millipede Infestation in Trinidad and Tobago

The Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries (MALF) wishes to address recent media reports circulating in Trinidad and Tobago regarding an infestation of millipedes. We would like to clarify that the information being circulated pertains to Grenada, not Trinidad and Tobago. Millipedes are naturally occurring in tropical environments, thriving in moist habitats or areas with…

ByAdminMay 6, 20250Comments

Agriculture

Farmers in Nickerie successfully trained in Good Agricultural Practices

Eighteen farmers in the Nickerie district have successfully completed an intensive training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). The training was provided by experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (LVV) and took place at the FAI premises, as part of the Farmer Field School activities. This training is part of the Minor…

ByAdminApril 26, 20250Comments

Livestock

CDB and Government of Belize Launch Entrepreneurial Training to Empower MSMEs

In a significant step to enhance livelihoods and business opportunities in Belize, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) through the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF) financed a two-week entrepreneurial development training programme for owners of 42 Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Corozal District, Belize. Held from February 11-21, 2025, the initiative was executed by…

ByAdminApril 26, 20250Comments

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