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03 September 2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the European Union (EU), and the French Agriculture Research Centre for Development (CIRAD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Planning Institute of Jamaica are convening a Consultation Workshop on “Catalysing the Sustainable and Inclusive Transformation...
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the European Union (EU), and the French Agriculture Research Centre for Development (CIRAD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Planning Institute of Jamaica are convening a Consultation Workshop on “Catalysing the Sustainable and Inclusive Transformation...
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26 August 2021
Known for growing one of the most pungent and potent ginger varieties in the world, Jamaica is seeking to develop the sister root, turmeric based on the success with technologies used for re-developing Jamaica’s ginger industry. Presently, almost 90% of the dried turmeric used in Jamaica is imported, despite it...
Known for growing one of the most pungent and potent ginger varieties in the world, Jamaica is seeking to develop the sister root, turmeric based on the success with technologies used for re-developing Jamaica’s ginger industry. Presently, almost 90% of the dried turmeric used in Jamaica is imported, despite it...
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26 August 2021
Learn about the story of Jamaican ginger. For many, Jamaican ginger beer, ginger tea or ginger biscuits are a household staple. This Caribbean island has long had a global reputation for its excellent ginger, known for its potency and pungency – but the industry is being threatened. Ginger Rhizome Rot (GRR) disease...
Learn about the story of Jamaican ginger. For many, Jamaican ginger beer, ginger tea or ginger biscuits are a household staple. This Caribbean island has long had a global reputation for its excellent ginger, known for its potency and pungency – but the industry is being threatened. Ginger Rhizome Rot (GRR) disease...
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16 August 2021
The Government of Belize in partnership with the European Union (EU), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the French Agriculture Research Centre for Development (CIRAD) convenes a Consultation Workshop on “Catalysing the Sustainable and Inclusive Transformation of Food Systems” in Belize on Thursday, August 26,...
The Government of Belize in partnership with the European Union (EU), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the French Agriculture Research Centre for Development (CIRAD) convenes a Consultation Workshop on “Catalysing the Sustainable and Inclusive Transformation of Food Systems” in Belize on Thursday, August 26,...
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13 August 2021
FAO Jamaica is looking for an IT Assistant. Deadline: 12 September. Learm more and apply today!
FAO Jamaica is looking for an IT Assistant. Deadline: 12 September. Learm more and apply today!