Farming of Caribbean King Crabs to foster Sustainability in SKN
Caribbean King Crabs known for their role in controlling algae that threaten coral reefs, are now at the center of a new initiative aimed at protecting our marine ecosystems and…
First Batch of Chicks distributed from Bayford’s Hatchery in St. Kitts
In a progressive move towards food security, and enhancing the poultry sector, the first batch of chicks produced from the Bayford’s Hatchery in St. Kitts, were distributed on Tuesday May…
Nevis’ Ministry of Agriculture Celebrates Agriculture Awareness Month 2025
“A new era: Leveraging Technology for Sustainable and Inclusive Agriculture” is the Ministry of Agriculture’s theme for Agriculture Awareness Month 2025. Minister of Agriculture on Nevis, Hon. Eric Evelyn…
Tabasco Pepper Project: “We do hope to be planting the first hundred acres of peppers” says St. Kitts’ Agriculture Minister
That was Federal Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. Samal Duggins responding to an inquiry, on when farmers and other stakeholders who want to participate in the Tabasco Pepper Project would…
SKN signs MOU with Nigeria’s Green Economic Zone to establish “trans-Atlantic trade”
St. Kitts & Nevis signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in late March, with the Nigeria-based Green Economic Zone (GEZ) Special Economic Zone Management Company, paving the way for the…
Agri Expo 2025 underway in Nevis!
Agri Expo, one of the largest events on Nevis and facilitated by the Ministry of Agriculture – Nevis, began on Thursday Mar. 27th and will on Friday, March 28th. …
What is Nevis’ Department of Agriculture doing to address the Donkey- Monkey problem?
Donkeys and Monkeys continue to pose a threat to crops and in essence, livelihoods in St. Kitts and Nevis, for example: farmers. But what exactly is being done to…
27th edition of Nevis’ Agri Expo to be held this week
The 2025 Agri Expo is set for this Thursday and Friday. Under the theme: “A new Era, Leveraging Technology for a Sustainable and Inclusive Agriculture”, the annual event will…
Minister Duggins gives update on 25% by 2025 Agenda
Several years ago, member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) formed a partnership with the regional private sector, organizations, producer groups and other partners to achieve: “Vision 25 by 2025”.…
Ghost nets are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by fishermen. These nets, often nearly invisible in the dim light, can be left tangled on a rocky reef or drifting in the open sea.
Ghost Fishing remains “a significant challenge” in SKN
Ghost fishing remains “a significant challenge” in marine conservation issue here in SKN and the Department of Marine Resources of St. Kitts and Nevis hosted a focus group meeting on…
Going Organic – A look into St. Kitts’ Agricultural Sector
Acting Director at the Department of Agriculture in St. Kitts, Yushaner Jeffers, discussed the priority areas of the 25 by 2025 agenda, legislative frameworks, food reduction and safety in the…
Agriculture provides update on the Experimental Tabasco Project on Nevis
The most recent episode of “On the Farm” produced by the Ministry of Agriculture on Nevis, gave updates on the Experimental Tabasco Peppers Project, featuring Steve Reid, who spoke on…