Publications
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Coconut Workshop Outcomes Report (Full Version)
Posted on: March 19 2018
Written by: Ian Ivery, CARDI/CTA Consultant,Judith Francis, CTA & Janet Lawrence,CARDI December 31 2013
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FAO/INFOODS Global food composition database for pulses – version 1.0 (uPulses1.0) - 2017
Posted on: February 01 2017
Written by: FAO/INFOODS January 31 2017
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: The FAO/INFOODS Global Food Composition Database for Pulses (uPulses) provides nutrient values for pulses, a subgroup of legumes that includes dry edible seeds with low fat content. The majority of data are analytical data complemented by data -
Findings of the independent cost-benefit assessment of the options for strategic re-orientation of WECAFC
Posted on: January 20 2017
Written by: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations December 30 2016
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: This circular contains the findings of the independent cost-benefit assessment of the options for strategic re-orientation of WECAFC, which was conducted over the period May – December 2015. The three options assessed are: -
FAO technical paper: Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems: Processes and Practices in the High Seas
Posted on: January 06 2017
Written by: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations December 01 2016
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: Kindly be informed that a new FAO technical paper “Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems: Processes and Practices in the High Seas”, is now available on-line. This publication on” Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems: Processes and Practices in -
Strengthening organizations and collective action in fisheries: Workshop report and case studies
Posted on: December 08 2016
Written by: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations December 01 2016
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: A new FAO publication “Strengthening organizations and collective action in fisheries: Workshop report and case studies”, is now available here and on-line. This document provides a summary of the presentations, discussions, working -
Report of the 16th session of WECAFC
Posted on: December 08 2016
Written by: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations December 01 2016
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: The Report of the 16th session of the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC) is now available on-line. The Sixteenth Session of the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission was held in Guadeloupe, France, from 20 to 24 June -
Chefs For Development: The Role of Chefs in Linking Agriculture to Tourism in the South Pacific
Posted on: October 06 2016
Written by: The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) July 01 2016
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: Chefs For Development: The Role of Chefs in Linking Agriculture to Tourism in the South Pacific By Robert Oliver and Dr Tracy Berno. CTA, 2016. The coastal and inland fisheries, tropical climate and fertile soils of South Pacific nations -
Reducing the CARICOM Food Import Bill and the Real Cost of Food: Policy and Investment Options
Posted on: September 06 2016
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: This study analyses the composition and policy options surrounding the food import bill (FIB) of the CARICOM Member States, as well as policy options for its reduction. This study, commissioned by the FAO Project on “Promoting -
Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Agriculture
Posted on: August 08 2016
Written by: Agriculture Research and Outreach Organization
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: Climate Change and moreso Climate Variability, are thematic areas of paramount concern for the Caribbean Region. These concerns have been focused on high impact extreme weather events, to which the agricultural sector is extremely vulnerable. -
Directory: Selected CARIFORUM Food Producer Groups, Buyers and Service Providers, Volume 1
Posted on: July 06 2016
Written by: Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 2015
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: This publication is a production of the Caribbean Action under the Intra-ACP Policy Programme (APP), which is funded by the European Union under the 10th European Development Fund (EDF). The policy actions of the APP, reflect the -
Drought characteristics and management in the Caribbean
Posted on: June 28 2016
Written by: FAO
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: The Caribbean accounts for seven of the world’s top 36 water-stressed countries. Barbados is in the top ten. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) defines countries like Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, and St. Kitts -
What’s the big deal about MSMEs?
Posted on: June 22 2016
Written by: Intra-ACP Agricultural Policy Programme (APP) June 21 2016
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: This Feature highlights the importance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in agriculture in the Caribbean, and the role that they play in the development process. It recognises that in spite of their initiative, self investment and -
ELECTRONIC CARIBBEAN PRODUCE MARKETING CORPORATION (ECPMC) FEASIBILITY REPORT
Posted on: June 15 2016
Written by: PROPEL April 08 2016
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: This report explores the different types and functionality of e-commerce platforms and evaluates key lessons learnt in different regions. It examines the potential motivation and benefits of key partners and users, and considers practical factors -
Strengthening Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean: A guide for project support and guidelines
Posted on: June 15 2016
Written by: Compete Caribbean June 30 2014
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: Caribbean agriculture consisted of the production and export of traditional bulk commodities, notably bananas and sugar, as well as rice, coffee and cocoa. This activity was based on preferential trade arrangements with the European -
PROPEL Digest January 2016
Posted on: May 12 2016
Written by: PROPEL January 31 2016
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Publication Category: AgricultureSummary: The January 2016 edition of the PROPEL Digest features a new business initiative to move fresh produce between Barbados and OECS via schooner as well as a lead story on the cessation of the operations in the Caribbean of the Canadian Hunger
