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CARIFORUM seeks to increase fisheries exports through improved safety measures
With support from IICA, Caribbean countries studied Iceland’s experience with the aim of strengthening their value chains and sanitary and phytosanitary measures.
Capacities in Leptospirosis Diagnostic Testing in the CARIFORUM Region being boosted
The competence of professionals and diagnostic capacity within the Region regarding laboratory testing of Leptospirosis bacteria is being significantly upgraded, says IICA Barbados Head.
Competition promotes climate-smart agriculture in the Eastern Caribbean States
Organized by IICA, the initiative seeks to reward and disseminate success stories of sustainable agricultural practices that fosteradaptation and food security in the face of climate change.
Mango farmers in Saint Kitts and Nevis receive training on value-adding processes
Forty-five mango producers participated in a workshop to learn how to add more value to the processing of mango, one of the most prolific and productive fruits grown in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Mission in the Caribbean working toward increasing awareness of antimicrobial resistance in agriculture
IICA and the European Union are supporting a project that seeks to establish an antimicrobial resistance surveillance system in the Caribbean region.
Plant germplasm talks take root on the regional ‘free movement’ agenda
Specialists recommend promoting the work to advance the process of harmonizing protocols for movement of selected plant germplasm across the Caribbean Region.