MOA Staff received Training by Bernella Vidal

On August 21st, 2025, a second training session was held at the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) Conference Room, pertaining to the Antigua and Barbuda Farmers Information System. Mr. Hartwell Campbell, developer of the system, chaired the session with full participation from attendees.

 In attendance were IT Officers from the Statistics and Research and the IT Division, along with Extension Officers, Livestock Officers, and other colleagues all attached to the Ministry of Agriculture. During the session, Mr. Campbell emphasized the importance of recording data correctly into the system to ensure clean and accurate records. Participants also received hands on training, learning how to operate the system to improve efficiency in capturing and managing farmers’ information.

In addition to the practical training, valuable feedback was shared by participants on ways to adjust and refine the platform, so it better suits the needs of the Antigua and Barbuda market.

The Antigua and Barbuda Farmers Information System is expected to strengthen the agricultural sector by supporting accurate data collection, improving decision-making, and ensuring that farmers’ realities are properly represented. This training marks a key step toward modernizing agricultural data management for the benefit of farmers nationwide.