
CARDI Caribbean
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CARDI - Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute-Building a productive, competitive and resilient regional agriculture sector.
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http://www.cardi.org 22-01-2015 20:10:33
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It's a wrap! On 3 November, the #ResilientSchoolFeedingProgramme #TT hosted its last webinar titled "Understanding Food Safety, Safe Post-harvest methods, Composting and Soil Conservation practices for Climate Smart Systems" FAO in the Caribbean AMEXCID CARICOM: Caribbean Community CARDI Caribbean


Faced with worsening #ClimateChange, emerging zoonotic diseases, rising rates of cancer & issues in food & agriculture, the Caribbean has challenges where @IAEAorg can & will help. Good exchange w/ heads of CARICOM: Caribbean Community institutions—#NuclearScience can solve these problems.



Season's greetings from all of us CARDI Caribbean! Thank you for your support and partnership in 2022. We wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a happy and prosperous 2023!


🚨#NOW FAO Director-General QU Dongyu visits Bridgetown Fishing Complex to learn about the details of a fish silage project implemented by FAO in the Caribbean in Barbados.


Farmers, exporters, gov't & private sect reps from #Dominica, #Grenada, #SVG & CARDI Caribbean met to identify challenges along the dasheen value chain & to establish a plan to increase efficiency & profitability of dasheen production👉🏾buff.ly/3IJwWcI #valuechains4change


Collaboration is key to successful value chain development in the agri sector. FAO in the Caribbean's Jeff Jaikissoon & Dr Reboucas meet with Min of Agri reps, CARDI Caribbean Rep #Belize Ms Omaira Avila Rostant to discuss possible collab areas for soursop production #valuechains4change


CARDI Caribbean Franka Philip Chef Brigette eatahfood Trini Eat Review @TriniNegotiator TrinicooksTT Foodie Nation @TTHC_London

Climate change☀️ and water conservation🚰 were the topics of discussion at the Sustainable #Agriculture Workshop in #Barbuda Farmers worked in the community garden🎍 and received produce from @CARDICaribbean under the AMEXCID Relaciones Exteriores CARICOM: Caribbean Community project.


🇱🇨In #StLucia, #coconut farmers, cooperatives, extension officers, ministry personnel, CARDI Caribbean et al are engaging in coconut production training with FAO in the Caribbean Tree Crop Expert Dr Abel Reboucas to help develop the country's coconut value chain. #valuechains4change





🇮🇳High Commissioner Mayank Joshi meets Ms.Dionne Clarke-Harris,Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) Representative in Jamaica.Explored opportunities in India-Jamaica -CARICOM coop. including Agri-crops, pest control, irrigation, farm implements. 🇯🇲


🤝 Regional collaboration in action! Experts from CARDI Caribbean and the Cocoa Research Institute shared technical insights in plant breeding to improve Jamaica’s hot pepper production. Together, we are building a resilient, high-quality value chain🇯🇲.


📈 By enhancing skills in genetic purity and breeding techniques, WTO CARDI Caribbean FAO and Min. of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining, Jamaica are setting Jamaica’s hot pepper industry on a path to more success! With new equipment and empowered producers, the heat is on for Jamaican hot peppers! #BetterProduction #STDF


The 2024-2025 dry season is underway & it’s essential to be mindful of key risks, from water shortages to fire hazards. By focusing on economic & energy planning, practicing wildfire prevention & taking health precautions, we can reduce these impacts ClimSA Programme EUinBarbados
