Caribbean Agriculture Research and Development Institute (CARDI)
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Webinar series aims to prepare agriculture sector for 2025 hurricane season
With the hurricane season approaching (June – November), the CARICOM Secretariat will begin a webinar series aimed at strengthening the preparedness of the agriculture sector of the Region. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA), Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), Food and Agriculture Organisation of…
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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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Remarks by Mr. Joseph Cox, CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General, on the Occasion of the Launch of the 18th Caribbean Week of Agriculture
‘Climate Smart Agriculture for a Sustainable Future’ is not just our theme; it is our mission. It encapsulates our dedication to creating a resilient agricultural sector that can withstand the vagaries of climate change while providing for our people. It is about building a future where our actions today foster a legacy of abundance and sustainability for generations to come.‘…
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Remarks by Dr. Armstrong Alexis, CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General, on the Occasion of the Launch of the 18th Caribbean Week of Agriculture
“Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2024 will be a pivotal event for agriculture stakeholders and an opportunity to forge partnerships, share knowledge and commit to actions that will safeguard our Region’s agriculture production, and at the same time protect our precious natural resources. I am hopeful, that the events staged for CWA 2024 will provide stakeholders with an ideal opportunity to…
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Field trials on the horizon for Sargassum-derived fertiliser
(Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Press Release)—A multi-country mission to monitor progress with the regional Sargassum Products for Climate Resilience Project, funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has recently concluded. Representatives from the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited (PFR) met with key partners in Barbados,…
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