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tthhee AAggrriiccuullttuurree AAggeennddaaWeek Oct 4 - 10, 2010Events directly and indirectly related to agricultural development

OctoberNB: Some more info for you!

Mon 04 Agriculture Month

131 OctoberGuyana

October is Agriculture Month in Guyana. Several activities are planned to highlight the sectors

achievements and also to present an ideal opportunity for farmers, agro-processors; stakeholdersand others to display their products. Among these activities will be the launching of the Guyana's

Food Security Strategy. This years theme is Fighting global hunger through Agriculture Diversification

in Guyana. Speaking at a media briefing on September 29, 2010, Chairperson of the Agriculture

Coordinating Committee - Mr. Basdeo Dwarla said Guyana is know as a country that is food secure,

by increasing agriculture production through the Ministrys Agricultural Export Diversification

Programme (ADP), efforts to combat world hunger can be achieved. He also noted that recognition

will be given to livestock development, and the Livestock Development Authority. There will be

distribution of livestock and a bee forum. With respect to fruits and vegetables the National

Agricultural Research Institute's (NARI's), facilities will be commissioned, that will be aiding and driving

fruits and vegetables. We will also have a Pesticide and Residue and Safety forum with the health

aspect by the Pesticide Board during that period, he said. The month's activities are also in keeping

with the Food and Agriculture Organisation's theme for World Food Day United against hunger.

Soil Sampling

Week38 Oct 2010

Guyana

Dr. Fullerton of the Eastern Caribbean Fertilizer Company (Barbados) Ltd (ECFCO) in collaboration

with Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) will be conducting field seminars concerning soil

sampling and balanced plant nutrition for rice, from October 3 8, 2010 in Guyana.

Regional Workshop

on the

Identification ofPest of the Order:

Heteroptera

47 Oct 2010

Grenada

The USDA-APHIS in collaboration with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

(IICA) CARICOM Secretariat with technical expertise provided by the Florida Association for

Volunteer Action in the Caribbean and the Americas (FAVACA) are planning and executing this

workshop that will focus on pests of quarantine importance of the Order Heteroptera. The proposed

training in the identification of Heteropteran pests is a continuation of efforts in the Region to increase

capacity in identification of pests of economic/quarantine importance. A similar workshop was held

in 2009 focusing on the Order Coleoptera. There are many Heteropteran pests that are of quarantine

importance to the Caribbean Region. Some of these such as the cotton seed bug are present in

some countries while others such as those that belong to the family Pentatomidae are plant feeders,

many of which are of significant economic importance. The impact of Invasive Alien Species (such as

those belonging to the Order Heteroptera) on agriculture is arguably one of the most important

challenges facing countries globally and in particular in the Caribbean Region. The ability toincrease production or maintain current levels of production has been threatened by outbreaks of

pests. Thus increasing the pest identification capacity in the Region is a priority.

20th Session of the

Committee on

Forestry (COFO)

48 Oct 2010

Rome

The 20th Session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO) will be held at FAO Headquarters in Rome

during the period 48 October 2010. The COFO is one of the FAO governing bodies and its biennial

sessions bring together forestry senior government officials to identify emerging issues and advise FAO

on appropriate actions. This year, discussions will be centered on the new challenges faced by

forestry as a result of a changing climate, in particular:- (a). The balance needed between forests for

people, climate change and conservation of biological diversity; (b).The issue of forest fires and the

linkages to climate change; (c). The impact of climate change on water flows from forests; (d).

Emerging sources of finance for forests widely and equitably.

Tues 05 World Forest Week 2(WFW)

57 Oct 2010

Rome

World forest week will take place simultaneously with the COFO and will offer a series of events,

including a panel of scientists and Heads of Forestry on Reducing Emissions for Deforestation and

forest Degradation (REDD+) and an international conference on Emerging Economic Mechanisms:

Implications for Forest-Related Policies and Sector Governance. An information event on Thecurrent status of REDD+: national and international developments will also be organized on 5 th

October, by the UN-REDD Programme to provide an update of new developments in the REDD+

arena, including lessons learnt from the implementation of activities and plans for future national

strategies. Details at http://www.fao.org/forestry/coco/en/.Wed 06

Thurs 07

Fri 08 StakeholdersWorkshop on

Organic Agriculture

8Oct 2010

Trinidad

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Trinidad and Tobago

Bureau of Standards will be hosting a workshop on organic agriculture at the Trinidad and Tobago

Bureau of Standards, 1-2 Century Drive, Trincity Industrial Estate, Macoya, from 9:00am 4:00pm. The

workshop aims to bring together participants involved in various areas of the organic food chain

including input suppliers, producers, processors, researchers as well as individuals involved in

marketing and distribution. The main objective:- 1) To identify the critical needs of the organic agri-

food sector; 2) To assist the industry in further exploring or expanding business opportunities; 3) Tosolicit comments and feedback from participants on the Code of Practice for Organically Produced

Foods; 4) To foster linkages among stakeholders in the organic agri-food chain.

Sat 09

Sun 10

Also in the month of October:CAB International IAS Project 2nd International Project Steering Committee Meeting (St. Lucia); National Consultations On Agriculture (St.

Kitts); Caribbean Week of Agriculture (Grenada); 3rd Annual Permaculture Design Course (Trinidad);

Details provided in the respective Week Agriculture Agenda and in the full monthly calendars which can be viewed onwww.carapn.net.

Please keep sharing information about your events to help us keep all stakeholders informed and updated on time.

Send your information toDiana.Francis@iica.intand oradmin@carapn.net

UNDPs Regional contest for rural innovative projects DEADLINE EXTENDED 3rd December 2010. UNDPs.

Rural groups, associations, organized or registered groups (e.g. community based organizations, cooperatives, associations, etc.) in the OECS,

Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago are encouraged to submit projects that meet the theme Microenterprise Development,Income Generating Activity & Innovation, focusing on Youth Rural enterprises, Micro- credit and Innovation and Transformation of Agriculture. Get

online application form from http://www.bb.undp.org/innovative-projects or requested copy from mario.porchetta@undp.org or mailing request

quoting this notice to: The Project Coordinator, CARUTA, UNDP, UN House, Marine Gardens, Hastings, Christ Church, BARBADOS.

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