CARDI Saint Lucia Launches Farmer Field School Focused on Climate-Resilient Tomato Production

To address high food import bills and strengthen local production of widely grown crops, CARDI Saint Lucia initiated a dedicated Farmer Field School (FFS) program on Wednesday, 2 September 2026.

Supported by project funding and climate-resilient vegetable seed donations from the World Vegetable Center, the hands-on program focuses exclusively on improving tomato management practices under local growing conditions.

Program Overview & Key Details:

• Broad Stakeholder Engagement: Over 30 participants attended, including 14 local farmers, Extension Officers, Research & Development Officers, Marketing Officers, and CARDI staff.
• Technical Partnership: Officials and technicians from the Taiwan ICDF Mission joined the sessions to provide expert technical guidance.
• Hands-On Learning: Week #1 began with an official opening ceremony followed by field activities, with practical exercises continuing into Week #2 on 9 September 2026.

Through interactive field training, local growers and technical officers are building capacity to increase national tomato supply and enhance crop resilience.