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🇧🇧🍯 From hive to jar, quality is key! 🐝 Barbados’ beekeepers are learning the sweet science of honey production with Master Beekeeper Richard Matthias, gaining hands-on skills in honey extraction, moisture testing and food safety. Every drop counts!

💪Stronger value chains call for more partnerships & what better place to start than with youth? FAO SLC Trade & Markets Officer @CheazJuan shared this message in his address at the commissioning of SVG Community College’s in 🏫closed-loop hydroponic system in 🇻🇨. #ValueChains

🗣️@FAOCaribbean & and the Ministry of Agriculture in Saint & the Grenadines 🇻🇨 are building local capacity for a more productive coconut sector🥥🌴. Learn how specialized training reached 8⃣7⃣farmers, technicians and community stakeholders 👇 fao.org/americas/news/news-d…

As Chief Fisheries Officer in Barbados, Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox was a tireless advocate for sustainable fisheries & a respected leader whose vision helped shape the future of the sector in Barbados & across the Caribbean. We extend our condolences to her loved ones & colleagues.

FAO is supporting the Ministry of Agriculture with the installation of Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic systems at the Orange Hill Research Station in 🇻🇨. The initiative promotes climate-smart agriculture & will serve as a demonstration site for innovative techniques 💡.

NFT hydroponic systems use less water, maximize space, improve nutrient efficiency, and support year-round crop production. By reducing water and fertilizer waste, NFT offers a climate-smart solution for more sustainable & resilient agriculture in St. Vincent & the Grenadines🇻🇨.

During his official visit to Barbados, Rene Orellana Halkyer, @FAOAmericasADG, met Hon. Shantal Munro-Knight, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, and reaffirmed FAO’s support for advancing Barbados’ agrifood systems transformation.

FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture are empowering farmers with practical skills for hot pepper production 🌶️ Day 1 of training in 🇻🇨 is complete, covering value chain opportunities, seed selection and nursery management #ValueChains

🌶️Day 2 continues with hot pepper training in 🇻🇨. Farmers will learn about irrigation, pest & disease control, and post-harvest management for quality #HotPeppers

FAO with the Ministry of Agriculture in 🇻🇨is supporting hands-on hot pepper training 🌶️ Day 1 focused on practical field work to share best practices in irrigation systems including field prep, layout and installation #HotPeppers🌶️🌶️

Day 2⃣ of practical hot pepper training in 🇻🇨FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture are guiding farmers through irrigation system installation and hands-on demonstrations of operation and fertigation practices #HotPeppers🌶️

FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture hot pepper training in 🇻🇨is being led by Jamaican specialist Luke Lee. The aim is to strengthen local capacity for better production for a market-oriented hot pepper 🌶️🌶️#ValueChain

🟠On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, @FAOCaribbean joins the United Nations Secretary-General’s “UNiTE” @MujerRuralALC campaign to end violence against women and girls✋. #16Days #WomenWithRights #OrangeDay #NoExcuse #UNiTE

🇻🇨 FAO and Ministry of Ag. technicians are making great progress at the SVG Technical College, where the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic system is coming together. This setup will support hands-on training for students in climate-smart production.

🇻🇨 In collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture, FAO is retrofitting the Technical College greenhouse with a Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic system — showcasing sustainable, climate-smart solutions for year-round crop production 🌿

🇻🇨Hands-on learning in action! FAO and the Ministry of Ag. are setting up a Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic system, demonstrating each step of its layout and installation to promote water-smart food production 🌿.

🤝In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, @FAOCaribbean is advancing protected agriculture in SaintVincent🇻🇨. Greenhouse installations at Orange Hill & Wallilabou Research Stations will lay the groundwork for training that boosts resilience & year-round productivity 🌿.

🇻🇨New greenhouse structures at Orange Hill and Wallilabou Research Stations in Saint Vincent will serve as hubs for hands-on training in hydroponics and other climate-smart techniques, helping farmers adapt to climate change🧑‍🌾🌿.