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Agritourism: A Strategic Pathway for Development in Central America and the Caribbean
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 15-12-2023)A workshop is held at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, highlighting agritourism as a blend of agriculture and tourism that offers visitors an immersive and educational experience in rural environments. The workshop ... -
Farming in the heat of Climate Change - Leave no soil uncovered
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 13-11-2023)Hurricanes, droughts, and extreme floods have occurred in the Caribbean due to the impact of climate change, consequently affecting agriculture. In the Dominican Republic, the freshwater lake is "dying" due to abnormally ... -
Risk Management Solutions for Supply Shortages
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 04-10-2023)Mr. Dominique Zami, Manager of PTL AGRO Guadeloupe shares his experiences in working towards meeting food-related economic and societal challenges through a range of food and processed food products. Mr. Zami discusses how ... -
Gestions des Risques - Solution Face Aux Pénuries D'Approvisionnement
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 04-10-2023)M. Dominique Zami, Directeur de PTL AGRO Guadeloupe partage ses expériences en matière de réponse aux défis économiques et sociétaux liés à l’alimentation à travers une gamme de produits alimentaires et alimentaires ... -
Natural Approaches to Crop Protection and Soil Conservation
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 13-09-2023)Mr. Nelson Laville, Plant Pathologist at Phyto-Sol Plus Inc. Dominica, presents some simple, practical, and cost-effective natural approaches to crop protection in agriculture production. Mr. Laville delves into plant ... -
Approches Naturelles de la Protection des Cultures et de la Conservation des Sols
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 13-09-2023)M. Nelson Laville, phytopathologiste chez Phyto-Sol Plus Inc. Dominique, présente quelques approches simples, pratiques et naturelles à effet de coût pour protéger les cultures et la production agricole. M. Laville se ... -
Application of Drone Technology in Agriculture and Technologies & Strategies for Beekeepers to Adapt to Climate Change
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 12-07-2023)The use of drones have already significantly changed the agricultural sector and will increase over the next few years. Even if drone use is growing more beneficial for small farmers, there is still a long way to go before ... -
Webinar 3. Technology Adaptation
(07-07-2023)To share about market barriers to the transformation of Caribbean agriculture to climate resilient production systems. Trade off analysis, measuring the impact of climate change and adaptation assessment on Caribbean ... -
Webinar 4. Addressing climate change in agriculture possibilities for the future
(07-07-2023)Dr. Chaney St. Martin, International Specialist in Soil and Water Management with IICA's Agricultural Climate Action and Sustainability Program explains the vision of transforming towards a mote climate responsive regional ... -
Making From “Black Gold to Green Fields” a Reality
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 04-07-2023)Se ha planteado la importancia de la industria petrolera en el financiamiento de programas de desarrollo del sector agrario, por medio de la aplicación de un enfoque sostenible en aspectos económicos, ambientales, sociales ... -
Webinar: Addressing climate channge in agriculture possibilities for the future.
(04-07-2023)Highlight the importance of capacity building as a means to better address the impacts of climate change, the barriers that the sector faces in terms of adaptation and mitigation, as well as ideas and actions that can be ... -
Webinar Technology Adaptation
(04-07-2023)To share about market barriers to the transformation of Caribbean agriculture to climate resilient production systems. Trade off analysis, measuring the impact of climate change and adaptation assessment on Caribbean ... -
Webinar National Agriculture Green House Gas (GHG) data collection in the Caribbean. Lessons Learned
(04-07-2023)This session will provide participants with information on the importance of greenhouse gas emission managment data, GHG the Caribbean region, best practices for GHG inventory and training offered by GreenHouse Gas Managment ... -
Webinar 2. National Agriculture Green House Gas (GHG) data collection in the Caribbean. Lessons Learned
(04-07-2023)Dr. Luanne Stevens, Fellow at the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI), explaind what a GHG inventory is and why it is important, the importance of data, what are the agriculture emissions and how important are they, ... -
Children, Youth & Women Organizations in Agriculture Climate Action & Sustainability
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 14-06-2023)Mr. Keithlin Caroo, Executive Director at Helen's Daughters and IICA Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainable Development shares the experiences of Helen's Daughters, which is a non-profit organisation based in St. Lucia and ... -
Caribbean Specific Agriculture App to Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 17-05-2023)Mr. Richard Rampersaud, Agribusiness Specialist at IICA Delegation in Trinidad & Tobago presents the FARMVUE App which digitally records and easily monitors all aspects of a farm. Mr. Rampersaud explains the reason why the ... -
Farm water: too little and too much: a tale from two islands
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 29-03-2023)In this his/her story (HHS), we hear from two farmers from the IICA-CBF (Caribbean Biodiversity Fund) EbA (ecosystem-based adaptation) Project’s Farmers’ Caucus, Neil Gomes from Antigua and Barbuda, and Shennelle Herbert ... -
Webinar 1. The Vision Of Agriculture as a part of the climate solution in the Caribbean region
(16-03-2023)The Climate Responsive Agriculture Forum 2023 is an event aimed at discussing the vital role that agriculture plays in mitigating climate change in the Caribbean region, the virtual conference featured engaging discussions ... -
It’s just becoming such a burden on us in the community
(Instituto Interamericano de Ciencias Agrícolas (IICA), 03-02-2023)Benjamin shares his experiences, which many residents in several rural communities across the Caribbean can relate to, living with the real, not projected impacts of climate change. Climate change impacts are threatening ... -
Building Climate Resilient Agriculture in Caribbean Countries: The Bahamas
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 2023)The Bahamas stated adaptation priorities for the agricultural sector in its initial Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), including food security and reducing import dependency. However, as of August 2022, the country ...