agricultural sector
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CARICOM Secretariat and partners offer three-level Crop Protection Training Programme
A three-level Crop Protection training programme will begin on 26 January to build knowledge and practical capacity across the food production and processing sector in CARICOM, supporting safer, more effective, and more sustainable pest management practices. The six-week, distance learning, self-paced theoretical training is being offered through a partnership between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute…
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CARICOM Agriculture Investment Bulletin: Advancing Sustainable Growth in the Caribbean
The CARICOM Secretariat today launches the first quarterly Agriculture Investment Bulletin, highlighting the Region’s efforts to strengthen food security, promote investment opportunities, and foster agricultural innovation. The publication provides policy updates and insights into the demand trends for key agriculture commodities within the CARICOM Single Market, offering a comprehensive look at the programmes shaping the agricultural landscape as the Region…
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Experts Warn Action is Needed for Caribbean Food Systems to Weather Climate Change
Caribbean agriculture faces an existential crisis as increasingly intense climate events devastate farming communities across the region, experts and development leaders warned at a critical side event during the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), which was held 10 – 21 November 2025, in Belém, Brazil. The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) convened panel discussion, “Agriculture and Food Security in the Caribbean:…
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CARICOM ‘Boost’ Ignites Opportunity for Women and Youth in Agriculture
A resilient agri-food system remains critical for CARICOM as the Region continues to face increasing climate-related challenges. As part of its response, the CARICOM Secretariat, supported by the Government of New Zealand, has launched the CARICOM Boost: Women and Youth in Agriculture Project, a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening food security and empowering key stakeholders across Member States. This strategic…
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Agripreneur Anastasha Elliott Charts Her Path in Health and Beauty
A few years ago, Anastasha Elliott was among a cohort of young people featured in the ‘I Am CARICOM: Youth in Agriculture campaign, who were exploring agri-business opportunities and were role models for youth participation in the Region’s agricultural sector. Today, the St. Kitts and Nevis native continues her entrepreneurship journey with her Sugar Town Organics brand, which produces a…
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“Agriculture has been my form of livelihood from as far as I can remember” – CARICOM Young Farmer of the Year
Michael Joseph has been farming for as long as he could remember. From sea to soil, he has built his livelihood with resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to modernising agriculture. A 21-year-old national of Antigua and Barbuda, Michael is the proud recipient of the 2025 CARICOM Young Farmer of the Year Award which was presented to him by Deputy…
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CPA Forges Ahead to Increase Poultry and Egg Production in CARICOM
At its 46th Meeting on October 9, 2025, Chairman Hamant Mahabir and the Board of Directors reaffirmed the Caribbean Poultry Association’s (CPA’s) commitment to expanding and diversifying the poultry industry. As part of its Strategic Plan to boost broiler meat production by 200,000 tonnes by 2045, the CPA recorded a 3% growth in 2024 and projected a further 5%…
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CDB Signs Landmark MOU with OPEC Fund to Accelerate Regional Development
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the OPEC Fund for International Development, establishing a strategic framework for collaboration aimed at unlocking new financing opportunities and driving sustainable growth across the Caribbean. The agreement sets the stage for parallel financing and co-financing of projects in critical sectors such as climate resilience, renewable energy, resilient infrastructure,…
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CARICOM observes World Food Day 2025
World Food Day 2025 reminds us of the critical importance of ensuring access to safe, nutritious and sustainable food for all. This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future” underscores the need for global and regional cooperation to tackle hunger, malnutrition and inequality. At the CARICOM Secretariat, we join our Member States and Associate Members, farmers, fishers, youth…
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CARICOM Secretariat, Argentina discuss areas for partnership on food security, climate change, technology
Dr. Wendell Samuel, CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General (ag) Economic Integration, Innovation and Development, led a team of officials from the CARICOM Secretariat to bilateral discussions with a high-level government delegation from Argentina on Wednesday, 1 October 2025. The other members of the CARICOM Secretariat team at the discussion were Mr. Shaun Baugh, Programme Manager, Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Development, and Ms. Selvine…
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