Publications
5 - Plant nutrition management for vegetable production
01/01/2026
This series of 13 technical factsheets have been developed by FAO with the support of the Sub-regional Office in the Caribbean and the Plant Production and Protection Division.
8 - Sampling and monitoring pests and diseases
01/01/2026
This series of 13 technical factsheets have been developed by FAO with the support of the Sub-regional Office in the Caribbean and the Plant Production and Protection Division.
7 - Preventive practices and proper maintenance of drip irrigation systems
01/01/2026
This series of 13 technical factsheets have been developed by FAO with the support of the Sub-regional Office in the Caribbean and the Plant Production and Protection Division.
1 - Introduction and advantages of protected cultivation systems
01/01/2026
This series of 13 technical factsheets have been developed by FAO with the support of the Sub-regional Office in the Caribbean and the Plant Production and Protection Division.
Decent work and informality in the agricultural sector in Latin America 2019-2023
10/12/2025
This publication provides an in-depth analysis of the recent evolution of agricultural employment and the policies aimed at promoting its formalization.
Emergency and response to H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in Central America, South America and the Caribbean
07/12/2025
This report describes the health emergency caused by the first appearance and spread of HPAI subtype H5N1 in Central American, Caribbean and South American countries between October 2022 and September 2024, and presents the work carried out with the 15 countries that participated in FAO cooperation projects to support the prevention and control strategies implemented in the face of the entry of HPAI.
Improving food security and nutrition through local public food procurement from smallholder farmers
03/12/2025
The document presents succesful experiencies in the region, evidencing positive impacts on agricultural production, food diversification, local employment, and the inclusion of women, alongside a greater supply of fresh and minimally processed foods in favour of a better nutrition.


