Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Development
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Caribbean’s Blue Economy Knowledge Hub Has New Home
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), officially launched an open-access, Caribbean Blue Economy (BE) Knowledge Hub that brings together decades of the Region’s expertise and insight on fisheries, aquaculture, and marine spatial planning. The knowledge hub is a…
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Hurricane preparedness webinars emphasise anticipatory action to protect agriculture sector
Emphasis on anticipatory action to minimise the impact of hurricanes on agriculture, disaster recovery experiences of CARICOM Member States, and best practices, were some of the high points of the CARICOM Secretariat webinar series that focused on hurricane preparedness. The Secretariat partnered with international and regional organisations, agencies and individuals to host four (4) hour-long webinars in May as part of the…
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The CARICOM E-Agriculture Strategy explained
CARICOM has activated its E-Agriculture Strategy to modernise the sector through digital innovation. The Strategy supports the 25 x 2025+5 food security initiative, which aims to significantly reduce the Region’s food import bill while promoting sustainable, locally driven food systems. This new approach will allow for the electronic sharing of marketing information and the online marketing of goods across the…
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Jamaica hosting 20th CWA “a powerful symbol of resilience, recovery, and regional solidarity” – SG
CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, on Thursday highlighted the significance of the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) being hosted by Jamaica, less than a year after the country was hit by Hurricane Melissa. Dr. Barnett characterised Jamaica’s hosting of the Region’s premier agriculture event as “a powerful symbol of resilience, recovery, and regional solidarity.” The Secretary-General was at the…
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20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture launches 21 May
The 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) will be launched on Thursday, 21 May 2026, via a hybrid ceremony anchored in Jamaica, where the week of activities will be held this year. CWA is the Region’s premier agricultural event that features seminars; statutory meetings of regional agriculture organisations; and other key forums, including a special meeting of the Council for…
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Food for Lunch on Friday focuses on livestock
The Food for Lunch webinar series continues Friday, 15 May, with a focus on protecting livestock in the event of a hurricane. The 2026 series, which is being held under the theme ‘Be ready for the storm: Caribbean Hurricane Preparedness 2026’, commenced on 8 May, ahead of the hurricane season, which begins on 1 June, and zeroed in on protecting…
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Belize to Leverage CARICOM’s Regional Monitoring Platform to Strengthen Agriculture and Food Security
In Belize, agriculture is more than an economic sector. It is a cultural mosaic shaped by tradition, climate, and diversity. From the mechanised sugarcane fields in the west to smallholder farms in indigenous Mayan communities in the south, the country’s agricultural landscape reflects both resilience and complexity. Now, with the introduction of the CARICOM Regional Monitoring and Reporting System to…
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Food for Lunch series returns with a focus on disaster preparation
The Secretariat’s Food for Lunch webinar series returns in May with a focus on disaster preparedness. This round of midday discussions will begin on Friday, 8 May, under the theme ‘Be Ready for the Storm: Caribbean Hurricane Preparedness 2026’. Food for Lunch is one of the activities organised by the Secretariat and its partners as part of the 25 by…
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CARICOM unveils E-Agriculture Strategy to strengthen food security and resilience
As CARICOM forges ahead with the implementation of its food security initiative, it has activated a key component – the CARICOM E-Agriculture Strategy – to modernise the sector through digital innovation. The Strategy supports CARICOM’s flagship 25 x 2025+5 food security initiative, which aims to significantly reduce the Region’s food import bill while promoting sustainable, locally driven food systems. This…
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CARICOM BOOST: Empowering Women and Youth in Agriculture | Caribbean Resilience in Action!
As the Caribbean confronts intensifying climate challenges, the CARICOM Secretariat, with the support of the Government of New Zealand, has unveiled a bold new initiative: CARICOM Boost Women and Youth in Agriculture. This transformative project is designed to strengthen the resilience of the Region’s agri-food systems by empowering women and youth across Member States. By enhancing capacity in the agribusiness sector,…
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