CARDI SWEET POTATO WORKSHOP A PATHWAY TO GREAT YIELD by Carol-Faye Bynoe-George

The Caribbean Agriculture Research and Development Institute (CARDI)Potato Workshop held today went very well according to Mr. Junior Green/CARDI representative for Antigua/Barbuda and Montserrat.  In attendance were famers, Ministry of Agriculture employees such as extension officers, technicians and other stakeholders.

In the presentation, Mr. Green spoke on topics such as the physiology and the three phases of the plant growth, the benefits of knowing this information and how it should be utilized. Additionally, other important matters pertaining to the bio-stimulants and hormones were also demonstrated.  “Basically, it was a good turn-out, but I wished more farmers would attend these sessions”, stated Mr. Green.  After the presentation, the group visited the potato patch where a bio-stimulant trial is ongoing, and it is the intention to invite the participants to return when it is time to harvest thee tubers so that they can see the yield generated in the trial.

More of this type of training can be expected.  Stay informed and be a part of the Food Security Campaign.