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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Cycle of virtual meetings thinking about the world and food security in LAC post COVID-19.
(12-05-2020)
We started with the seminar "The post-crisis challenges", the first in a cycle of virtual meetings thinking about the world and food security in LAC after COVID-19. We had the participation of Enrique V. Iglesias, Former ...
Fourth session: Effects on international trade and health regulations after Covid-19
(21-05-2020)
"Effects on international trade and sanitary regulations in the post COVID-19", where the context of the structure of international trade is mentioned based on the consequences of the 2019 coronavirus disease.
Sixth seminar: The post-Covid-19 scenario from the perspective of Caribbean countries.
(28-05-2020)
Seminar 6: Post COVID-19 from the perspective of the Caribbean countries, where it mentions that covid-19 will have an economic impact on the Caribbean sector, so they must be organized in the best way to face the new reality.
Fifth session: Food supply, family farming and short circuits after Covid-19
(26-05-2020)
With the participation of Graciela Fernández, President of Cooperatives of the Americas and Álvaro Ramos, Former Minister of Agriculture and Foreign Affairs of Uruguay. They mention the importance of the consequences of ...