Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
50 years of intensive extraction activities have caused the destruction of the Acono River in Trinidad, affecting native aquatic life and local agricultural production (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
22-30% is the projected decrease in rainfall for Trinidad and Tobago by 2100, which significantly threatens agricultural production (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
4 problems affect agriculture in Trinidad and Tobago: agrochemical pollution, solid waste, soil erosion and deforestation (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
3 solar water technologies are gaining momentum in Trinidad and Tobago: solar desalination, solar disinfection and photocatalytic degradation, especially beneficial for rural agricultural areas (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
700,000 m³/day will be the projected wastewater flow for Trinidad and 30,000 m³/day for Tobago by 2035, pointing to the potential for reuse in agriculture (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
3 key benefits of green infrastructure in Trinidad and Tobago: regulation of water supply and quality, and moderation of extreme events for agriculture (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
2 main uses have rainwater harvesting techniques in Trinidad and Tobago: residential and agricultural, as a cost-effective solution (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
12 non-governmental organizations, including FACRP, emerged as community advocates for watershed protection and sustainable agriculture in Trinidad and Tobago (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
30 hectares of land were transformed by the Fondes Amandes Community Reforestation Project, converting pastures into an organic agroforestry project (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
2.4-3.6°C is the projected temperature increase for Trinidad and Tobago by 2100, significantly threatening agricultural production (Govia & Roopnarine, 2024).
