Caribbean News
FAO seeks to expand digital literacy in family farming in The Bahamas
27/12/2023
As part of the 1000 Digital Villages initiative, a program will be developed to improve the digital skills of producers on the island of Eleuthera.
Moored Fish Aggregating Devices (MFAD’s) take center stage at upcoming WECAFC/CRFM/JICA Meeting hosted by The Fisheries Division of the Commonwealth of Dominica
13/04/2023
Delegates to share industry knowledge and experience on the implementation of policy, legal, and operational aspects of the management of pelagic fisheries on FADs
The threat of extinction of sharks gathers delegates in WECAFC region for urgent talks
26/10/2021
Over 40 delegates from the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC) Working Group gathered virtually from 20 to 22 October with one fish on their minds – sharks.
Indigenous farmers from the villages of Matta and Powakka in Lelydrop, Suriname graduate from The Cassava Farmer Field School
10/11/2019
After an arduous 9 months of training came to an end, these farmers have gained invaluable knowledge and experience on cassava development, on-farm research and dissemination of new cassava production technologies to increase yields.
Mainstreaming Sustainable Land Development and Management (SLDM) Project in Guyana
25/05/2021
Prioritizing Sustainable Land Management (SLM) as a tool for development in Guyana
Supporting safe and healthy work practices along the seabob value chain
27/04/2023
"The GNFO is in full support of the development of an Occupational Health and Safety strategy for the Seabob sector. This strategy will help the industry to meet national and international standards and also benefit the fishers who ply their trade in toug
FAO and IICA Partnering to Build Climate Resilience During the Pandemic
28/08/2020
The climate smart agriculture solution provided by FAO and IICA is seen as ‘a learning-by-doing’ tool for farmers and their children who are home from school due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
St Lucia moves to improve its coconut production
23/03/2023
The Government of St Lucia and FAO are working together to improve coconut production starting with a training of the country’s coconut farmers and other stakeholders.
Grenada looks to upgrade its seamoss and soursop sectors
01/06/2023
A range of stakeholders from Grenada met to establish a path for upgrading their seamoss and soursop value chains over the coming years
FAO Hooked on 24 Champions of Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture
28/06/2022
In recognition of the millions of small-scale fishers, fish farmers and fish workers who provide healthy and nutritious food to billions of people globally and contribute to eradicating hunger, The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2022 the Int
Saint Lucia’s “finest” cocoa gets a significant boost to revitalize the sector
24/04/2023
Important strategic partnership aims to increase the production of the island’s world-class cocoa
Eight Caribbean Countries to strengthen food and nutrition security using Sustainable Soil Management and New Climate Resilient Technologies
29/07/2022
In an effort to boost sustainable food production across eight Caribbean countries, The Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM) and The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have partnered to implement The CS
Insects, a future source of valuable animal feed in the Caribbean
02/03/2022
Exploring insect farming as a sustainable solution to organic waste disposal and animal feed production.
Water-Energy-Food-Environment Nexus Tools for enhanced climate resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean, one of the priority items during World Water Week
07/09/2022
The importance of shifting from water-centric resource management to holistic planning and integrated decision-making in the Water, Energy, Food, and Environment (WEFE) sectors using innovative nexus tools was a key message of the World Water Week sessio
Buzzing Barbados into the Honey Industry
14/03/2020
Barbados buzzes its way into honey production by seeking endorsement of its value chain analysis and upgrading strategy from beekeepers, farmers, and private and public sector partners.
Harnessing new technologies to rebuild an industry
26/08/2021
For many, Jamaican ginger beer, ginger tea or ginger biscuits are a household staple. This Caribbean island has long had a global reputation for its excellent ginger, known for its potency and pungency – but the industry is being threatened.
FAO trained farmers in the Caribbean on protected cultivation systems based on local conditions
21/11/2022
21 farms in Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, and Grenada benefited under The Innovative Protected Cultivation Systems Project.
Combatting Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing in the wider Caribbean
06/06/2023
By Dr Yvette Diei Ouadi,
Fishery and Aquaculture Officer of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Setting a strategic direction for the effective fight against Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
01/09/2020
The WECAFC Regional Working Group will gather from 8-9 September 2020 to set a strategic direction for the effective fight against Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
FAO and partners present innovative water-energy solutions to address the challenges faced in the agriculture sector in the Caribbean due to climate change
02/11/2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and under the Mexico – CARICOM – FAO Initiative Cooperation for Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change in the Caribbean (Resilient Caribbean Initiative), is currently implementing a Wa
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