Agriculture
Senior Government Officials and Experts in Kenya to Discuss Blue Economy Initiatives
(PRESS RELEASE)
The Hon. Dean Jonas, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Barbuda Affairs; H.E. Karen Mae Hill, High Commissioner to the United Kingdom; and Ideka...
Farmers told to have a business approach to their livelihood
Senior
Extension Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Owolabi Elabanjo said it
is time for farmers to approach their livelihood as serious business as any
other.
He...
Snail Removal Program Continues
Efforts continue in earnest to remove the invasive Giant African Snail from the environment.
This is through a number of government initiatives managed by the...
Agriculture official examines ways to enhance local meat production
Director of Agriculture, Jedidiah Maxime has underscored the
importance of strategic marketing to drive the agricultural sector to the next
level in Antigua and Barbuda.
Maxime made...
Panel Discussion on Food Security brings a number of realities to light
“The future
of Food and Nutrition Security in Antigua and Barbuda,” was the focus of a
Panel Discussion held yesterday (Tues) as part of extended activities...
Antigua to observe World Food Day with activities
Although the
official observance of World Food Day was held on 16th October, Antigua
and Barbuda has organized a number of other activities to further highlight...
Two Hundred Thousand Snails Caught After First Month Of Bounty Hunting
The Plant Protection Unit has confirmed that more than 200 thousand Giant African Snails have been removed from the environment following its bounty hunter...
Expert wants diversified agriculture sector
FAO’s
Agricultural Consultant, Mr. Elbert Johnson said that Antigua and Barbuda has
the potential to develop a more economically-viable agriculture sector, if
certain changes are made going...
Ban Lifted On Florida Palms Responsible For Lethal Yellowing Disease
Three professionals who grow and export plants from Florida have convinced the government to lift its six-year ban on the importation of Royal Palms.
The...
Officials place conditions on import of citrus from Florida
(PRESS RELEASE)
The Plant Protection Unit has completed its risk assessment to determine whether citrus fruit from Florida can enter Antigua and Barbuda.
Following review of...
Jonas wants breakfast added to school meals programme
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs, Hon. Dean Jonas, delivered the FAO's Director General's Message on the occasion of World Food Day, October...
All residents urged to ‘wage war’ against the Giant African Snail
“The Giant African Snails` presence is a ticking time bomb to food security in the Caribbean region.”
That’s the view of Dr. Marcus Ramdwar of...
DNA promises lower food costs
Twenty-seven percent of the population in Antigua and Barbuda is malnourished according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
One Democratic National Alliance (DNA) spokesman,...