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CARICOM: 300+ trained in regional crop protection
More than 300 stakeholders from the Caribbean agricultural sector registered for a six-week virtual crop protection course launched on January 26, 2026. Organized by the CARICOM Secretariat, CARDI, and COLEAD, the training responds to Member States' ... -
Caribbean lags: 45% of SDG targets regressing
the Caribbean has the lowest share of targets on track for fulfillment (13%), compared to 19% in South America and 18% in Central America and Mexico. Some 45% of Caribbean targets show stagnation or regression — the highest share among the three su... -
LAC on track to meet only 19% of SDG targets
the region is on track to meet only 19% of the 2030 Agenda targets at the current pace — down from 23% estimated the previous year. Some 42% of targets are advancing in the right direction but too slowly, while 39% are stagnant or regressing compar... -
FAO: 40-day conflict may cut fertilizer applicatio
FAO's Maximo Torero warns that high fertilizer costs and prolonged conflict may force farmers to cut inputs and plantings. A 20% reduction in fertilizers could slash yields by 25%, as costs now consume half of smallholder budgets. -
FAO: Vegetable oil up 5.1%, sugar up 7.2% in March
Vegetable oil prices increased 5.1% in March, marking a third consecutive monthly rise, while sugar prices jumped 7.2% to their highest level since October 2025. Both increases are linked to rising energy costs driven by the Iran war and disruptions ...
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