Recreational fisheries economic impact assessment manual and its application in two study cases in the caribbean: martinique and the bahamas

03/11/2017

The paper presents a manual to assess the economic impact of recreational fisheries and its application in two Caribbean countries: The Bahamas and Martinique. The manual was developed with the assistance from the Gertner Consulting Group and the WECAFC/OPESCA/ CRFM/ CFMC working group on recreational fisheries.

Report of the FAO Technical Workshop on Advancing Aquaponics: an efficient use of limited resources

03/11/2017

A technical training workshop on advancing aquaponics was held in Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 14–18 August 2017. Fourteen international participants were present from five countries (Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis).

Regional review on status and trends in aquaculture development in latin america and the caribbean – 2015

03/11/2017

Regional aquaculture production is progressing at rates above world averages in recent years. However, rate of growth in the region is diminishing – even though market prospects are bright and open – as a reflection of complicated governance issues, increasing environmental concerns, poor planning, disease outbreaks and other reasons.

Food Traceability Guidance

16/10/2017

This document presents a set of criteria and traceability requirements to guide actors within the food industry to develop and implement a traceability system in selected food sectors that allows them to respond rapidly to food safety events.

Innovation for Sustainable Rural Development

14/09/2017

a theoretical approach that does not consider the characteristics of the innovation process in rural areas will result in a poor analysis with incorrect conclusions for public policies.

Food Handler's Manual: instructor

25/08/2017

This Manual’s purpose is to provide to people who handle food, and particularly to food-handlers’ instructors, the information they need to facilitate the teaching of proper procedures to food workers. In addition, it seeks to provide basic information about food safety that Latin American and Caribbean countries may adapt to their own needs.

Guidelines and recommendations for the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Agriculture

24/08/2017

The document presents Guidelines and Recommendations for the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Agricultural Sector and Food and Nutrition Security.