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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 ...
Efficient Low-Cost Irrigation and Water Saving Techniques for Increasing Crop Production
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 14-09-2022)
Mr. Bradbury Browne, Senior Technician at CARDI Antigua & Barbuda highlights the water related challenges experienced in Caribbean agriculture production and proposes some cost-effective tools, equipment and strategies-that ...
Techniques for creating high quality compost in an effort to reduce fertilizer cost
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 17-08-2022)
Mr. Bryan Smith, Agriculture Specialist at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund explains the principles of composting, the steps in setting up a compost pile, as well as the composting process. Mr. Smith also delves into ...
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 ...
Experience Implementing Ecosystem-based Adaptation in the Caribbean
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 12-10-2022)
Ms. Jaime Romany, Project Technical Officer IICA-CBF EbA Project speaks on addressing climate action in the agriculture sector using vetiver grass as a green engineering and Nature-based Solution that can help reduce soil ...
Using Climate Data to Increase Agriculture Yields
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 14-09-2021)
Dr. Antonio Joyette, Adjunct Lecturer at the University of the West Indies highlights some of the of the key climate elements affecting the Caribbean region and their potential impact on the regions agriculture sector, ...
Use of High Quality Forages to Build Climate Resilient Livestock Production Systems
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 14-10-2021)
Mr. Dean Avril, Climate Smart Agriculture Officer at World University Service of Canada provides insight on the impacts of climate change on forage feeding systems in the Caribbean region and the highlights some of the ...
Experiences Enhancing Climate Responsive Agriculture in the Caribbean
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 10-11-2021)
Mr. Kent Coipel, Technical Specialist at the IICA Delegation in Dominica shares his experiences of enhancing the climate responsiveness of Dominica's agriculture sector through the integration of gender-responsiveness in ...
GCF CARICOM AgReady Project Consultation
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 13-07-2022)
Mrs. Kelly Witkowski, Manager of IICA's Agricultural Climate Action and Sustainability Program provides a brief overview of the agriculture readiness and preparatory support project titled 'Strengthening the Foundation for ...
Tools for a resilient agriculture in the Caribbean
(Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 09-11-2022)
Mr. Laurenzo Tirtopawiro, Technical Specialist at the IICA Delegation in Suriname shares his experiences of enhancing the climate responsiveness of Suriname's agriculture sector through the promotion and implementation of ...