agriculture

Research results from the neotropics showed a high positive correlation between plant population densities and yields of marketable berries in hot pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.). Densities were compared on a Piarco Series soil (Ultisols of the Aquoxic Tropudults sub-group) during 2011 in central Trinidad on cv. Moruga Red to determine the density that will produce the highest yields of berries, mean berry weights and mean plant developmental traits. The 16 different densities ranged from 60 x 30 cm to 150 x 120 cm.

The CCCFP is a binding treaty focusing on cooperation and collaboration of Caribbean people, fishermen and their governments in conserving, managing and sustainably utilising fisheries and related ecosystems. 
The strong regional fisheries policy supports the welfare and well-being of all Caribbean people.

In strategizing for the new period of operation, the IICA Office in Guyana Technical Cooperation Strategy (ICS) will be aligned with the general functionality of the Medium-Term Plan (MTP) 2014-2018. The general approach in the preparation of the document has been one of consultation, both at the levels of document/policy analysis and formal discussions with officials of the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and other stakeholders.

A National Strategy for Agriculture in Guyana 2013-2020.

The primary objective of CARICOM’s agricultural policy as derived in article 56 of the revised treaty, which seeks “to effect a fundamental transformation of the agricultural sector of the Community by diversifying agricultural production, intensifying agroindustrial development,expanding agri-business and generally conducting agricultural production on a market-oriented,internationally competitive and environmentally sound basis.

The Small Ruminant Industry in CARICOM countries with particular reference to Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago [Paper presented at the Workshop on “Achievement of outputs on information collection, access and dissemination in the three CFC - funded projects on Protected Agriculture (PA), Roots & Tubers (RT) and, Small Ruminants (SR) held 17 - 20 September 2012, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad]