Caribbean News
FAO strengthens The Bahamas' National Forest Inventory through digital data collection training
26/07/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Forestry Unit of The Bahamas, has successfully concluded a comprehensive training series aimed at strengthening the technical capacity of forestry personnel in National Forest Inventory (NFI) data collection using Android mobile devices and the Silva Metricus mobile application.
FAO and Government of Belize conduct training in financial and climate resilience for fisheries stakeholders
20/07/2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation (MBEMC), conducted a two-day capacity-building programme designed to strengthen the financial resilience and climate preparedness of Belize's fisheries and coastal communities.
UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist
21/07/2026
Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, demonstrating that progress is possible. However, the improvements remain fragile, unevenly distributed and insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 (SOFI 2026) report, released on Tuesday by five United Nations specialized agencies.
New FAO study provides case study-based evidence on the economic and financial viability of bioinputs in Latin America
15/07/2026
A new study by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has found that bioinputs—products derived from plants, animals or microorganisms used in agriculture—can represent a financially sound investment for producers in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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
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