Remembering Dr Keith Archibald (OBE)
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of former Chairman, CARDI, Board of Directors, Dr Keith Alexis Eustace Archibald’s passing. Dr Archibald passed away on 27th January…
Evaluating improved cassava germplasm in Dominica
Soon cassava farmers in Dominica will have four new varieties added to their production cycles, thanks to the CARDI implemented component of the project, “Cassava Industry Development- Market Assessment and…
Celebrating the “power of pulses”
February 13th was World Pulse Day; a day designated by the United Nations to highlight the importance of these grains to our diets, livelihoods, sustainable production systems and food and…
R&D in Agriculture: a bulletin on information resources – Saint Lucia Technology Packs
R&D in Agriculture: a bulletin on information resources, September 2020 - Saint Lucia Technology Packs The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Physical Planning, Natural Resources and Cooperatives, Saint Lucia published 40…
CARDI Vacancy: Value Chain and Marketing Specialist
The Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) invites suitable qualified nationals from CARICOM member states to apply for the position of Value Chain and Marketing Specialist, at CARDI Headquarters,…
CARDI develops guidelines for export of St Lucian breadfruit
St Lucian breadfruit is a highly valued commodity on the international market. However, St Lucian exporters and farmers have long been encountering problems where their shipments of fresh produce were…
St Vincent farmers restart dasheen export to Europe
Dasheen is a widely grown crop across St Vincent and the Grenadines, important to the local diet and valued as a commodity with high export potential. Production for 2017, 2018…
Ministers’ Brief January 2021
Ministers Brief January 2021 CONTENTS CARDI develops guidelines for export of St Lucian breadfruit St Vincent farmers restart dasheen export to Europe Commercial intercropping of coconuts in Guyana…
Commercial intercropping of coconuts in Guyana
CARDI Guyana has overseen the construction of two climate-smart shade houses. Located on private holdings in Dalgin and Mahaica, these shade houses will be dedicated to demonstrating alternative intercropping options…
Partnering to improve the capacity of cassava stakeholders in Dominica
To develop and enhance the cassava industry in Dominica, CARDI implemented a project with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), through funding provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), entitled,…