2013

Agriculture
Agenda
Trinidad and Tobago

Events that directly and indirectly impact agricultural development

September 15th 21st 2013

Mon 16th Thur 19th Exporter Preparedness Seminar Series

FYI!
The export Limited is hosting a series of seminars on compliance with US Food and Drug Administration Regulations aimed at helping exporters to understand and meet the mandatory entry requirements under the Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA). The seminar thematic focus, date and venue are: Seafood Juice & Beverage Acidified & Low-acid Canned Foods (sauces, spices & other condiments) Produce & Processed Food Mon 16th Tues Wed 17th 18th Fiesta Plaza, MovieTowne Kapok Hotel, St. Clair Kapok Hotel, St. Clair Fiesta Plaza, MovieTowne

Thur 19th

Each session costs TT$ 1,000.00 and will be hosted by Dr Andre Gordon of Technological Solutions Limited, Jamaica. For further details, contact: Mandisa Granderson <1 868 623 5507 ext. 367> or Samilla Khan <1 868 624 7171 ext. 361> both at <capacity@ exportt.co.tt> Organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) with support from the Governments of Japan and Saint Lucia, these two workshops will be held in parallel, aiming to strengthen capacities of the countries in the region for preparing their fifth national reports and for developing their national clearing-house mechanisms, respectively. Clearing-house mechanism refers to the networks of parties and partners together facilitating implementation of the Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM) of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. The principle objectives of the Convention include: the conservation of biological diversity; the sustainable use of its components; and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of genetic resources. As a biodiversity hot-spot of the world, the Caribbean has much to benefit from improved management of its genetic resource particularly in the context of agricultural productivity and adaptation to climate change, the development of pharmaceutical and nutraceuticals products, and maintenance of diversity as a facet of the tourism product. For more information, contact: CDB Secretariat <secretariat@cdb.int> For further details, go to: <http://www.cbd.int/doc/?meeting=RW5NR-CAR-01> This free seminar seeks to present findings which inform on market access from a market survey mission for the CARICOM market conducted by the export Limited. The market survey was aimed at evaluating the size and scope of the market potential for growth in exports from Trinidad and Tobago, as well as assessing competition and market dynamics (i.e. pricing, supply, logistics, etc.). For more info contact: <jjames@exportt.co.tt> or <rlutchman@exportt.co.tt> For more details, go to: <www.exportt.co.tt>

Mon 16th Fri 20th

CDB Regional Workshops for the Caribbean on the Preparation of the Fifth National Report & on Clearing-House Mechanism Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

Wed 18th

Market Survey Findings: Guyana and Suriname Cara Suites Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Thur 19th Sat 21st

Workshop on Intensive Small Ruminant Production Systems for the Caribbean Sugarcane Feed Centre, Trinidad and Tobago

This technical workshop focuses on integrated feeding systems for small ruminants utilizing forages with high nutritive value and improved husbandry practices to increase productivity. Taking a hands-on approach, after learning the fundamentals of the feeding system, participants will have the opportunity to prepare a nursery for producing forage, as well as to visit a demonstration plot where they will be instructed in establishing and managing forage by seeds.
For more info contact: Dr Lisa Harrynanan <lisa.harrynanan@iica.int>

Caribbean Regional Agriculture Policy Network supported by IICA, the CTA and agricultural professionals in the Caribbean

2013

Agriculture
Agenda
Thur 19th Fri 20th Trade Policy Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability Workshop Kapok Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Events that directly and indirectly impact agricultural development

This workshop aims to critically look at both the ecological impact of climate change as well as the effects of mitigation and adaptation policies on key economic and trade sectors. For sectors such as agriculture which directly interface and are consequently affected by a wide range of natural and commercial factors, climate change is a major issue. The workshop is organised by UWI Consulting (a subsidiary of The UWI), International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) and the Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Service Industries (TTCSI). Support has also been received from the World Trade Organization (WTO) Chair at The UWI.
For more info contact: Natalie-Anne de Silva <ndesilva@ttcsi.org> For more details, go to: <www.ttcsi.org> Whats on the Agenda for Next Week?

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