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Characterisation of Family Farms in the Caribbean : A Study of Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2017)
The study was conducted with the support of researchers from the University of West Indies, Dr. David Dolly and Mr. Glenroy Ennis, who traveled to each of the countries to carry out the interviews and field visits, with ...
Forage Fact Sheet Trichanthera
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2016)
Brief explanation of the Trichantera: plant description, forage management, cultivation, cutting, transplanting, fertilization and use
Roots and tubers processing in the Caribbean : status and guidelines
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2013)
This publication represents a collaborative effort of several institutions and persons led by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Trinidad and Tobago Office. The idea for the study of the ...
Dairy goat milking : handbook for farmers: a step by step guide
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2018)
This handbook seeks the outline standard operating procedures for each step of the value chain to ensure the production of a high quality finished product. It can also serve as a practical guide to farmers, processors and ...
Family farming : considerations for agricultural policies in the Caribbean
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2019)
In 2014, the role of farmers in the Caribbean was brought into even sharper focus with the global effort to recognize and promote the concept of ‘family farmers.’ In fact, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United ...
IICA strategy for Trinidad and Tobago : 2014-2018
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2018)
The IICA country strategy (ICS) for Trinidad and Tobago outlines a comprehensive plan of action for addressing the needs or demands of the many stakeholders along the agrifood sector. The strategies are constructed within ...
Hunger and nutrition from belly-full to body-fuel
(2015)
Part I-Exploring Hunger, discusses the various definitions and interpretations of the word hunger, its causes and global efforts to eliminate its extreme forms. Particular focus is placed on Goal 1 of the Millennium ...
Agriculture in Jamaica : 1991-1995 and beyond
(1999)
The information and analysis are based on statistics and descriptive information extracted from various national sources, as well as from reports generated by regional and international counterpart institutions. It is ...
The Trinidad & Tobago Dairy Goat Manual Breeds, Milking, Herd Health, Records
(TTGSS, 2016)
The information contained in this manual describes the important aspects of dairy goat production in Trinidad and Tobago. Its purpose is to help you and other farmers improve your production. The manual assumes that you ...
Managing hazards, reducing risks and increasing investments in agriculture -some perspectives : critical analysis of policy issues for repositioning agriculture in the Caribbean
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 2007)
This special paper seeks to widen understanding and promote a new mindset with respect to three issues critical to the agriculture development process: 1) Natural hazards and disaster mangement in agriculture in the ...