by communications | Aug 13, 2020 | News
Sweet potato is one crop that Caribbean farmers should plant as the region experiences more severe and frequent dry seasons. This is one of the key findings from Dr. Angela Alleyne’s research into the molecular characterization of the crop. Her findings, which...
by communications | Jul 8, 2020
This webinar is targeted at agricultural practitioners in the Caribbean and will explore the drought tolerance of various sweet potato varietals. The Webinar will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Jamaica time. Register here:...
by communications | Jun 22, 2020 | News
The Caribbean Region’s ability to rebound from adverse agricultural events has been strengthened by the installation of a cold room at the Bodles Research Station in Old Harbour. The Cold Room, which comes at a cost of 6 million JMD, will supplement the facility’s...
by communications | Feb 4, 2020 | Events, News
On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, the Investment Plan for the Caribbean Regional Track of the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience formally handed over refurbished Seed Bank facilities to Jamaica’s Ministry of Investment, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries...
by communications | Nov 4, 2019
The Caribbean Regional PPCR funded the attendance of five persons working in agriculture from across the region. The training was held at the University of Iowa, a world-leader in the field.
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