Caribbean News
FAO and agriculture ministry strengthen national capacity for cash and voucher assistance
22/06/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, has completed a five-day Core Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Training Workshop aimed at strengthening Jamaica’s capacity to design and implement cash-based assistance programmes for vulnerable farming and fishing communities.
FAO brings practical irrigation and fertigation training closer to farmers across Saint Lucia
30/06/2026
56 agricultural stakeholders strengthen vegetable production skills through FAO practical training in the Commonwealth of Dominica
24/06/2026
A group of 56 farmers, extension officers and other agricultural professionals in the Commonwealth of Dominica strengthened their capacity to improve vegetable production through more efficient irrigation
FAO showcases smart farming solutions to boost productivity and resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean
01/07/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) showcased experiences from Latin America and the Caribbean demonstrating how smart farming can help producers make better decisions
FAO Seeks Examples of Bio-Inputs and Plastics That Are Transforming Agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean
29/06/2026
Every day, producer organizations, public institutions, companies, universities, research centers, and civil society organizations develop solutions that help transform agri-food systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries receives Veterinary Supplies from FAO to manage and mitigate animal disease outbreaks
26/06/2026
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has received a supply of specialised veterinary equipment from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as part of a technical cooperation project called “Animal Disease Outbreak Response in Trinidad and Tobago.”
FAO recognises Speyside community conservation efforts with global award
26/06/2026
FAO and Ministry of Agriculture launch Innovative Hydroponic Demonstration Facility to boost Climate-Smart vegetable production in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
24/06/2026
A new chapter in climate-smart agriculture is unfolding in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with the establishment of an innovative hydroponic demonstration facility designed to boost local leafy green vegetable production, build local technical expertise, and enhance food security.
FAO and JACRA train over 170 farmers in sustainable ginger production
11/06/2026
As Jamaica's ginger sector continues to address challenges associated with disease and access to clean planting material, more than 170 farmers, nursery operators
Statement on the passing of Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, Barbados' Chief Fisheries OfficerBy The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)Sub-regional Office of the Caribbean
17/06/2026
The team at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Barbados and the region are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, Barbados' Chief Fisheries Officer.
Latin America and the Caribbean records USD 21 billion in aquatic animal trade surplus
16/06/2026
Global production of aquatic animals reached a new high of 195 million tonnes in 2024, driven largely by the continued expansion of aquaculture, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched during the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya today.
Guyana strengthens climate-smart agriculture with FAO support and digital technologies
28/05/2026
Real-time monitoring sensors, technical training, and hands-on field learning are part of an initiative aimed at modernizing protected agriculture systems and increasing the sector’s resilience.
FAO GCAF strengthens market opportunities for women and youth in Suriname’s honey sector
10/06/2025
Women and youth honey producers from Suriname’s hinterland strengthened their visibility, market exposure and business connections during the Marowijne Agricultural Fair, held from 5–7 June 2026 in Moengo.
FAO and Ministry of Agriculture in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines team up to champion Youth and Women’s Voices in Agriculture
05/06/2026
FAO support enables Grenada to launch Pilot Initiative advancing GLOBALG.A.P. Certification for the Soursop Export Value Chain
29/04/2026
Building on ongoing efforts to strengthen Grenada’s soursop value chain, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry and the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), has launched a target...
Data analysis and innovation: Key tools for reducing foodborne illnesses, according to international organizations
08/06/2026
PAHO/WHO, FAO, CCLAC, IICA, and OIRSA are promoting evidence-based solutions by strengthening surveillance systems against these types of illnesses, which affect 44 million people in the Americas
Generational renewal in family farming: FAO addresses the digital gaps affecting rural youth
05/06/2026
In industrial agrifood systems, 98% of young people use the Internet, compared to 34 % in traditional agrifood systems. This gap, highlighted in FAO’s 2025 report “The State of Youth in Agrifood Systems”, represents one of the challenges affecting young people’s ability to remain in rural territories and participate in family farming.
Raise productivity, essential for building more resilient agrifood systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
02/06/2026
Ministers of Agriculture from the region and senior representatives of ECLAC, FAO, IICA and CAF participated in the launch of the report Outlook for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Americas: A Perspective on Latin America and the Caribbean 2025–2026
FAO and Government engage stakeholders to strengthen Jamaica’s 10-Year National Agricultural Development Plan
22/05/2026
Nearly 100 agriculture and fisheries stakeholders participated in the validation workshop for Jamaica’s draft 10-year National Agricultural Development Plan, coordinated by FAO in support of the Government of Jamaica to strengthen and refine the proposed strategy for the sector.
FAO equips nearly 800 students with agriculture skills through school garden training in Belize
14/05/2026
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