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Praedial larceny : the Domino Effect
(2016)
It is not uncommon for a complete truckload of goats or an entire field of pineapples to be stolen, or a pot of fish at sea to be harvested by praedial larcenists. Available statistics show that commercial crop farmers ...
Regional projects : towards progressive collaboration
(2016)
Discussing the proceedings of a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for an agriculture project in the Caribbean probably sounds like a dry subject. It conjures up images of bureaucrats sitting around a table discussing ...
Agriculture Policy Programme Caribbean Action: St. Kitts & Nevis, country update
(2016)
The Update highlights contributions of the APP from actions under the Scale Down Work Plan, that were grounded in-country with direct benefits to local stakeholders.
Are farmers still planting by the moon?
(2016)
This feature highlights the value of both traditional (longstanding) and innovative methods of farming in the Caribbean, as well as the benefit of understanding current practices and systems to support a more resilient ...
Development, change and agriculture: What's planning got to do with it?
(2016)
This Policy Brief highlights the importance of building capacity for planning into agriculture as an important base for ‘getting implementation right’. Strong planning capacity is also essential to establish a firm platform ...
Moving ‘local’ food within the region part two: Breaking down non-tariff barriers
(2016)
This feature highlights the importance of eliminating barriers that hinder agricultural trade between CARICOM countries. Trade is an important stimulus for business, and greater exchange within the Region will lead to ...
Mainstreaming climate change and disaster risk management in agricultural policy and planning
(2016)
This feature highlights the current vulnerability of the Caribbean agriculture sector to natural hazard impacts, the enhanced effect of climate change, the need to build DRM and CCA into agricultural planning, and the ...
Farming green - using natural plant material to stimulate crop growth and enhance animal health
(2016)
This feature highlights ‘green’ farming solutions that have undergone validation trials by the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) under the Intra-ACP Agriculture Policy Programme (APP). The ...
Agriculture Policy Programme Caribbean Action: Trinidad & Tobago, country update
(2016)
The Update highlights contributions of the APP from actions under the Scale Down Work Plan, that were grounded in-country with direct benefits to local stakeholders.
96° in the shade: Cooling things down in protected agriculture structures
(2016)
This feature provides an overview of Protected Agriculture (PA) structures as an important thrust to tackle increased food production in the Caribbean in a new climate reality. It provides background on the challenges ...