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caribbean week of agriculture

Youth agri-preneurs shine at CWA

Jascene Dunkley-Malcolm Nov 14, 2016 0

Young entrepreneurs from across the region got the opportunity to showcase their products at the Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2016 which was held recently in the Cayman Islands. The Youth and Agriculture Programmes at the…
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CARICOM’s ‘political will’ to move agriculture forward impresses Pacific Islands

Michelle Nurse Nov 4, 2016 0

by Kenton Chance “What struck me here is the political will. I think that in all the small island countries, what I have seen here encourages me a lot -- how the government leaders have committed themselves to agriculture in the…
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For Haitian agri-preneur, hope replaces despair

Michelle Nurse Oct 31, 2016 0

Hurricane Matthew left significant loss and damage in Haiti when it swept across the nation as a category 4 storm earlier this month. In addition to damage to housing and public infrastructure, the cyclone left significant damage and…
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Chefs for Development: powerful synergy between agriculture, cuisine

Michelle Nurse Oct 28, 2016 0

A platform that promotes stronger linkages between chefs and small-scale producers in Caribbean, Pacific and Indian Ocean countries was launched in the Caribbean. Chefs for Development aims to stimulate demand of local agri-food products…
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Needed: Regional strategic plan for agriculture

Michelle Nurse Oct 28, 2016 0

While work has been done to articulate the vision for agriculture in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), a senior CARICOM Secretariat officials wants the Region to develop a regional strategic plan for agriculture. Mr. Joseph Cox,…
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