Agriculture is responsible for an estimated one third of global warming and climate change. Most of the methane in the air comes from domestic ruminants, forest fires wetland rice cultivation and waste products...
Reducing Greenhouses Gases Through Agriculture.
Seaweed Farming...a possible business alternative.
Since the 1970's it was recognised that the demand for seaweed and its products outstripped the supply. The profitable nature of seaweed farming became evident as it required low initial capital investment and provided a rapid rate of return...
Bio-piracy...placing our rich bio-diversity at risk!
The unscrupulous and continuous removal of the natural biodiversity, now dubbed "bio- piracy", in the Caribbean is of great concern to the agricultural sector. Some groups and individuals are charging large sums for bio-material located in specific areas of the region.
Making the Cocoa Industry Sweeter!
The cocoa industry continues to be a viable investment opportunity for Caribbean agro-entrepreneurs. This important tropical rain forest species is mainly grown for it oil-rich seed
Genetically Modified Crops and Biofuels!
There has been much debate surrounding the use of genetically modified foods for consumption by the agri-food industry in general and specifically the consumer triggered by concerns for possible health problems...
New Blossoms for Anthuriums!
Once more the Caribbean's anthurium industry is shifting gears and set to blossom through a remarkable breakthrough in research and development. The new disease resistant varieties of the exotic cut-flower provide new hope to local and regional producers...
High Food Rate = High Food Prices!
The recent surging crime rates are having and extremely negative impact on the sustainability and competitiveness of and agri-food sector. Farmers and fisher fold have been incurring high losses as a result of praedial larceny...
The 'New Culture' in Agriculture Reporting.
In order to be able to track progress towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals we need to determine now the current status of agriculture at the national and regional level...
Harnessing our Agricultural knowledge!
As new developments in agriculture continue to increase a knowledge gap exists which must be urgently addressed. The Caribbean has been fortunate to foster and develop the intellectual capacity of many agricultural experts...
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a must!
In agriculture pest control and management is a continuing struggle because very seldom are pests totally eradicated. The constant use of pesticides have stimulated and strengthened these pests resistance...
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