Caribbean News
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
Wecafc's regional working group on Illegal Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing
24/08/2020
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
The Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC) hosted the first Regional Women in Fisheries Forum to celebrate the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture
17/11/2022
The Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC) hosted the first Regional Women in Fisheries Forum to celebrate the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Grenada advances soursop cultivation to boost export
27/11/2023
November 27, 2023 - Bridgetown, Barbados – Grenada remains the only Caribbean country with approval to export fresh soursop to the United States market. Despite this position, low production is among the issues preventing the consistent export of high-quality soursop in the volumes needed to m...
FAO team of experts and partners is set and ready to present on several matters facing the region at the upcoming Caribbean Week of Agriculture
02/10/2023
High-level delegates and attendees can expect numerous engaging and informative sessions from the FAO team.
FAO builds a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system for Caribbean food security
26/10/2023
FAO in collaboration with the Free University Amsterdam (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) has developed a Monitoring and Evaluation framework to analyse the impact of the water-energy-food nexus interventions on food security and resource efficiency in agric
Empowering Equality: FAO and Bureau of Gender Affairs Dominica Collaborate in Gender Mainstreaming Workshop
19/10/2023
FAO in collaboration with the Bureau of Gender Affairs Dominica conducted a gender mainstreaming workshop to advance gender equality, towards fostering an environment where women and men in agriculture have equal opportunities, rights, and access to resou
FAO equips school lunch vendors and caterers with nutrition training
26/10/2023
FAO, in collaboration, with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the Ministry of Education and The University of The Bahamas, Culinary and Hospitality Management Institute conducted a nutrition sensitive menu planning and meal preparation training under t
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