Publications
Emergency and response to H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in Central America, South America and the Caribbean
07/12/2025
This report describes the health emergency caused by the first appearance and spread of HPAI subtype H5N1 in Central American, Caribbean and South American countries between October 2022 and September 2024, and presents the work carried out with the 15 countries that participated in FAO cooperation projects to support the prevention and control strategies implemented in the face of the entry of HPAI.
Improving food security and nutrition through local public food procurement from smallholder farmers
03/12/2025
The document presents succesful experiencies in the region, evidencing positive impacts on agricultural production, food diversification, local employment, and the inclusion of women, alongside a greater supply of fresh and minimally processed foods in favour of a better nutrition.
Report of the Thirty-Fourth session of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission - LACFC/2025/REP
13/11/2025
Based on the national and regional priorities of countries, FAO regional initiatives, and international agreements and dialogues on forestry, the mandate of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC) is to advise FAO on the forestry program to be developed in the region.
Strengthening the foundations for a specialty cocoa sector in the Caribbean
30/10/2025
As cocoa trees age, their productivity decreases. Old trees produce fewer pods, making it crucial to rehabilitate them to maintain a good yield. The key to rehabilitation is utilising a combination of techniques aimed at improving tree health, stimulating growth, and increasing pod production.
Strengthening the foundations for a specialty cocoa sector in the Caribbean
30/10/2025
Cocoa is commonly propagated through three primary methods: seedlings, stem cuttings, and grafting. Each of these techniques offers distinct advantages and disadvantages. This technical factsheet provides critical information on sustainable propagation methods in cocoa.
Strengthening the foundations for a specialty cocoa sector in the Caribbean
30/10/2025
Regular pruning of cocoa trees improves tree health, reduces disease incidence, maintains a manageable tree height and boosts cacao production. This technical factsheet provides good practices for the sustainable pruning of cocoa trees.
Strengthening the foundations for a specialty cocoa sector in the Caribbean
30/10/2025
Sensory evaluation of cocoa liquor and chocolate made from fine flavour cocoa is essential for assessing quality, identifying unique flavour attributes, and detecting defects.
Boletín de publicaciones 2024 ( In Spanish)
