Agriculture
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Intensify efforts against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza spread – veterinarians advise Region
The Committee of CARICOM Chief Veterinary Officers (CCCVO) has advised Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States to intensify efforts to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAIV) in the Region. The HPAIV, a subtype of ‘bird flu’, causes serious illness that can spread rapidly and result in high death rates in different species of birds, according to the Pan…
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Seeing Vision 25 x 2025 at Work: Guyana’s Private Sector Investing in Dairy Industry Transformation
“This project has a lot of potential to transform the Guyanese economy and the entire industry within CARICOM. One of the things that I like about the project is the integration of the community and the fact that the community [of Moblissa] is also being included and lifted up. I am also very happy to see today that Vision 25…
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25 by 2025 Initiative highlighted at Korea-Caribbean forum
Ambassador David Prendergast, Director, Sectoral Programmes at the CARICOM Secretariat, represented the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat at the 14th High-Level Korea-Caribbean Partnership in Seoul, Republic of Korea, 5-6 November 2024. During the Forum, Amb. Prendergast highlighted partnerships in food security and CARICOM’s 25 by 2025 Initiative. The Region’s experience implementing the Initiative which aims to reduce the Region’s food import…
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Regional High School Youth in Agriculture Video Competition launched
The competition aims to raise awareness and showcase successful agriculture production programmes that are being led by high school students throughout CARICOM; educate young people about the significance of agriculture to food security, sustainability, and economic development; showcase innovations, techniques, and ideas that make the field exciting and impactful; promote sustainable agricultural practices and inspire participants to advocate for and…
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CPA supports CARICOM’s 25% by 2025 Reduction in Regional Food Import Bill
Following on the outcomes of the recently concluded 115th Special Meeting of the Council of Trade and Economic Development (COTED) – Agriculture and the 44th Meeting of the Board of Directors, the Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA) has reaffirmed its support and commitment to the CARICOM 25% by 2025 Reduction in the Regional Food Import Bill. In 2025, the CPA will…
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Remarks by Milagro Matus, Deputy Programme Manager, Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Development, CARICOM Secretariat | World Food Day Observance 2024 | Georgetown, Guyana | 16 October 2024
“World Food Day provides us with a unique opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every person in the CARICOM Region has the right to food. By embracing sustainable agricultural practices and fostering regional cooperation, we can create a better life and a brighter future for all.” – Milagro Matus, Deputy Programme Manager, Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Development, CARICOM Secretariat…
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Closing Remarks by Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General, CARICOM | The Caribbean Delegation Presentation of the Caribbean Regional Initiative| The Hand in Hand Investment Forum | Rome, Italy | 15 October 2024
“CARICOM recognises the Hand-in-Hand Initiative as a beneficial vehicle in supporting the removal of barriers to agricultural development. We note its support to governments, development partners and the private sector for more precisely targetted agricultural investments, and to implement policies for resilient, sustainable and productive agrifood systems.” – CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett Mr. Dongyu QU, Director-General, Food and Agriculture…
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Remarks by Director, Sectoral Programmes, CARICOM Secretariat, Ambassador David Prendergast |Special Meeting of COTED (Agriculture) | 11 October 2024, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Hon. Saboto Caesar, Chair of this morning’s 115th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), Hon. Ministers, Regional Institutions, Delegates, Stakeholders, I extend welcome to Ministers and delegations this 115th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) – Agriculture. As we consider achievements under the 25…
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CARICOM Governments allocating more money to agriculture – CARICOM SG at CWA youth seminar
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater, Guyana) – CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, on Tuesday, highlighted the increased funding governments are allocating to agriculture as the Region moves to boost food production and reduce its food imports. “Since the Region has been focusing on the 25 by 2025 [Initiative], we are, in fact, seeing governments allocating increased amounts in their budgets to…
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CARICOM awards innovative regional farmers, new CARICOM Youth Farmer of Year and Ministers of Agriculture Farmer of the Year
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – On Monday 7 October, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) presented awards to regional farmers as part of activities to mark the 18th Caribbean Week of Agriculture that is underway in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The presentation was made during the opening ceremony of the event which featured addresses and remarks from the…
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