Publications
Strengthening the foundations for a specialty cocoa sector in the Caribbean
30/10/2025
For Caribbean countries, effective soil management is crucial to maintaining agriculture, protecting the environment, and promoting sustainable development. This technical factsheet provides critical information for the sustainable soil management in cocoa.
Strengthening the foundations for a specialty cocoa sector in the Caribbean
30/10/2025
Witches’ broom disease is a devastating fungal disease of cacao (Theobroma cacao) in Latin America and the Caribbean and one of the main limiting factors to cocoa production in this region. The disease depletes carbohydrates (food) from the tree which results in significant reductions in yield.
Strengthening the foundations for a specialty cocoa sector in the Caribbean
30/10/2025
Cocoa is a bioaccumulator of cadmium, which means it can take up cadmium from soils and accumulate it over time in its organs. As a perennial tree crop, cocoa remains in the soil for long periods of time and can over time accumulate considerable amounts of cadmium, which are not detected with the naked eye.
Sea moss production guide No. 6
04/09/2025
The Sea Moss Production Guide on General Farm Management Practices provides guidelines on best practices for sea moss production in the Caribbean region. It is one of six instructional guides.
Sea moss production guide No. 5
04/09/2025
The Sea Moss Production Guide on Safety, Sanitation and Hygiene provides guidelines on best practices for sea moss production in the Caribbean region. It is one of six instructional guides.
Sea moss production guide No. 3
03/09/2025
The Sea Moss Production Guide on Pest and Disease Identification, Prevention or Mitigation provides guidelines on best practices for sea moss production in the Caribbean region. It is one of six instructional guides.
Sea moss production guide No. 2
03/09/2025
The Sea Moss Production Guide on Site Selection and Suitability provides guidelines on best practices for sea moss production in the Caribbean region. It is one of six instructional guides.
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