FAO in Jamaica, Bahamas and Belize

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17 August 2018
For many unsuspecting patrons of the Denbigh Agricultural Show and the FAO Booth, a sample of goat dairy was the experience of the day. Through a partnership with Ruby Goat Dairy, FAO invited Denbigh patrons to sample goat milk, goat cheese- chèvre, and goat milk yoghurt - delivered in the...
25 July 2018
For the female farmers of the Yardley Chase Farmer’s Group in St. Elizabeth, the impacts of climate change are a daily reality. Crop irrigation is a constant struggle for the farmers who live in a drought stricken area, many of whom cannot afford the costs of setting up irrigation systems....
20 July 2018
FAO joins in Jamaica's 66th staging of the Denbigh Agricultural Industrial and Food Show, which attracts hundreds of food and agriculture enthusiasts each year at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon. This year FAO's participation will promote the small ruminants and ginger value chains, FAO and the Sustainable Development...
10 July 2018
Small-scale producers in The Bahamas have long faced the challenge of being able to capitalize on market opportunities and meet market entry requirements. The lack of proper governance for the group and a roadmap for their success have been at the crux of the matter. The Food and Agriculture Organization of...
29 June 2018
FAO calls children and teens from all over the world, age 5 to 19 years, to use their imagination and create a poster that illustrates their idea of Zero Hunger. Young minds can be inspired by the World Food Day Activity Book that explains what Zero Hunger is all about, and how everyone needs...