Juan Cheaz

FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture are empowering farmers with practical skills for hot pepper production 🌶️ Day 1 of training in 🇻🇨 is complete, covering value chain opportunities, seed selection and nursery management #ValueChains

🌶️Day 2 continues with hot pepper training in 🇻🇨. Farmers will learn about irrigation, pest & disease control, and post-harvest management for quality #HotPeppers

FAO with the Ministry of Agriculture in 🇻🇨is supporting hands-on hot pepper training 🌶️ Day 1 focused on practical field work to share best practices in irrigation systems including field prep, layout and installation #HotPeppers🌶️🌶️

Day 2⃣ of practical hot pepper training in 🇻🇨FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture are guiding farmers through irrigation system installation and hands-on demonstrations of operation and fertigation practices #HotPeppers🌶️

FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture hot pepper training in 🇻🇨is being led by Jamaican specialist Luke Lee. The aim is to strengthen local capacity for better production for a market-oriented hot pepper 🌶️🌶️#ValueChain

🟠On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, @FAOCaribbean joins the United Nations Secretary-General’s “UNiTE” @MujerRuralALC campaign to end violence against women and girls✋. #16Days #WomenWithRights #OrangeDay #NoExcuse #UNiTE

@FAOCaribbean Next generation food and ahricultural entrepreneurs!👏🏼

🇻🇨 FAO and Ministry of Ag. technicians are making great progress at the SVG Technical College, where the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic system is coming together. This setup will support hands-on training for students in climate-smart production.

@FAOCaribbean Working in collaboration with Technical College to bring technology close to the future youth agri-entrepreneurs.

🇻🇨 In collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture, FAO is retrofitting the Technical College greenhouse with a Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic system — showcasing sustainable, climate-smart solutions for year-round crop production 🌿

@FAOCaribbean Making good use of existing materials and new materials for Better Production.

🇻🇨Hands-on learning in action! FAO and the Ministry of Ag. are setting up a Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic system, demonstrating each step of its layout and installation to promote water-smart food production 🌿.

@FAOCaribbean These are essential conditions for stronger market linkages and sustained access to locally produced nutritious foods.

🤝In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, @FAOCaribbean is advancing protected agriculture in SaintVincent🇻🇨. Greenhouse installations at Orange Hill & Wallilabou Research Stations will lay the groundwork for training that boosts resilience & year-round productivity 🌿.

@FAOCaribbean Value Chain Development in Practice. Now is the time to create the structural conditions combined with the know how to enhance access to markets and contribute to food and nutrition security.

🇻🇨New greenhouse structures at Orange Hill and Wallilabou Research Stations in Saint Vincent will serve as hubs for hands-on training in hydroponics and other climate-smart techniques, helping farmers adapt to climate change🧑‍🌾🌿.

@FAOCaribbean @Slam101FM @JuanCheaz Thank you Anthony, Marvay, DJ Salt and Marquita. It was a great SLAM

🎧Thanks to DJ Salt & @Slam101FM for having us & The Ministry of Agriculture on radio on Monday to chat & share knowledge about #WorldFoodDay & some of the interventions from @FAOCaribbean & The Ministry. Big shout out to the listeners for your questions & interest! @JuanCheaz

Today, we come together as the FAO Caribbean family to celebrate the International Day of Rural Women under the theme “Rural Women Rising – Shaping Resilient Futures with Beijing+30.”

Rural Women's Day | United Nations un.org/en/observances…