We are witnessing the spread of a new pandemic in the 21st century. Now less than four months since it first erupted, this emergency is rocking the world, and we are not yet able to foresee what life will be like in a few months, when this dramatic event is finally over. Amidst the confusion, […]
The Board of Directors of the Grenada Co-operative Nutmeg Association (GCNA) and the Grenada Cocoa Association (GCA) held a joint meeting on March 17th 2020 to develop strategies for sustaining the business operations of both associations amidst the Covid-19 virus. European buyers are already postponing shipment of both commodities. This is very crucial for the […]
Ministry of Agriculture & Lands – March 17 – 2020 – In an effort to strengthen the awareness of the undeniable effects of climate change and promote Climate Smart Agricultural (CSA) Practices, a number of Agricultural Extension Assistants participated in a two-day workshop centered on 𝐴𝑔𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑡. The two-day workshop, […]
Protecting plant health can help end hunger by reducing crop losses to pest and diseases, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development. Kingston, February 4, 2020 (IICA) – Jamaica took the lead in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) with the launch of a yearlong programme of activities to commemorate International Year of Plant Health 2020, with […]
The Ministry of Agriculture is reassuring the public that it is committed to protecting the local industry and steps are being taken to resuscitate the livestock sector. The reassurance comes in the wake of recent news reports that Grenada is expected to receive its largest ever shipment of livestock from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, […]
Interview with Mr. Micah Hillaire Trade & Operations Manager – Foodland Mr. Hillaire, thank you for talking to Barnacle. How long have you been the Trade and Operations Manager? I assumed my responsibility in this capacity approximately three years ago. How would you rate the relationship between Foodland and the marine industry? The relationship between […]
Ministry of Agriculture & Lands – September 16, 2019 – Farmers and fisher folks received food for thought at their very own 2020 budget consultation held by the Ministry of Finance. The event, which was held at the Bain’s Higher Level, Grenville, St. Andrew, saw over 130 farmers engaging in healthy back and forth discussion […]
In collaboration with Argentina, a project will be implemented in these countries to generate best practices for the entire beekeeping industry in the Caribbean. San Jose, 8 July 2019 (IICA) – Representatives of the governments of Argentina, Canada and Barbados met in the latter country and pledged to assist Caribbean countries in implementing best practices related […]
Ministry of Agriculture – June 21, 2019 – With the growing existence of Biotechnology, and the fight to mitigate Genetically Modified Organisms, the Ministry of Agriculture and other stakeholder organizations are embarking on several initiatives to develop greater awareness on this issue. As part of Grenada’s commitment under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, a two-day […]
