You may also like
Liberia Set to Get Seed Bank | Liberian Observer
If not the first, but for once Liberia is expected to have a seed bank constructed in Salayea District, Lofa County. The seed bank could see a massive improvement in the traditional agriculture farming system in Liberia thereby contributing to the Pro-Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development
Read more
Source: Liberian Observer | Liberia's First Independent Daily
Export Barbados Assists Breadfruit Exporters | The Bajan Reporter
Export Barbados (BIDC) has come to the assistance of breadfruit exporters Shawn Holder of Holder's Food & Exports and Erasmus Alfred of E&C Marketing. The two men recently revealed in the media that they were losing thousands of dollars because all the regular avenues to export breadfruits to their
Read more
Source: The Bajan Reporter | Web’s Eye View of Barbados in the Caribbean
Indian farmers begin hunger strike amid fury against Modi - Black News Channel
By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian farmers taking part in more than two months of protest against new agriculture laws began a daylong hunger strike Saturday, as they sought to reaffirm the peaceful nature of their movement following recent violent clashes with police. Farmer
Read more
Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
Caribbean Climate Assessment Workshop Set for Jan. 19
The Caribbean chapter of the Fifth National Climate Assessment will host a virtual workshop on Jan. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to gather participants’ thoughts on the climate change issues that are most important to the U.S. Caribbean region.
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Women embrace drip irrigation in Dowa
Women in the area of Traditional Authority Mponera in Dowa have embraced drip irrigation, describing the method as one of the most efficient agriculture practices which have numerous advantages over other practices. The women are a part and parcel of a 4-year Sustainable Food Systems for Rural
Read more
Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
India farmers press on with protest despite offer to talk - Black News Channel
By ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Thousands of farmers in and around the Indian capital on Saturday pressed on with their protest against agricultural legislation they said could devastate crop prices, while the government sought talks with their leaders. Some protesters burned an
Read more
Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
Sponsored by National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Boston Professional Chapter
Mangochi Police sensitize communities on farmgate regulations | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
In a bid to protect farmers from exploitation, Mangochi Police Station sensitized the communities under Traditional Authorities Mponda and Ntonda on farmgate rules and regulations. The Station, through its community policing branch, on Thursday July 15, 2021, conducted road shows where they visited
Read more
Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Sign Up Now for Conservation Programs to Benefit Soil, Water, Plants and Animals
USDA--NRCS offers voluntary conservation programs to help Caribbean area farmers and landowners secure cleaner water and air, healthier soil and enhanced wildlife habitat while maintaining a vibrant agricultural business.
Read more
Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
We Can’t Talk About Farming Without Talking About Race
Leah Penniman is helping BIPOC become food sovereign at her 80-acre farmContinue reading on ZORA »
Read more
Source: https://zora.medium.com
Swellendam gets uber-clean, in their fight against COVID-19
Swellendam shines the spotlight on its efforts to keep locals as safe as possible, with a mass sanitising spray of the town.
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
ANALYSIS: Wagner’s actions in CAR reflect Russia’s increasing military presence in Africa
Is the expanding presence of Russia’s private military company a legitimate cause for African concern? The post ANALYSIS: Wagner’s actions in CAR reflect Russia’s increasing military presence in Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Read more
Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations
Bryan Signs Collective Bargaining Agreement for Department of Agriculture Employees
"The increased salaries for these and other positions will greatly assist the agency in meeting its staffing goals and improving the quality of life for the affected employees.”
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Insurance firm disburses K2 billion to over 67,000 farmers - Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Agricultural technology insurance company, Pula, in partnership with World Food Program (WFP) and Nico Insurance Company Limited has disbursed about K2 Billion compensation to over 67286 smallholder farmers affected by climate change in 8 districts. The districts included
Read more
Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Agricultural Plan Task Force to Seek Public Feedback at Hybrid Town Hall
The goal of the 2021 Territorial Agricultural Plan is to increase agricultural productivity in an effort to make food security and sovereignty not just labels and catch phrases but a true reflection of the reality of the lives of people.
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Engage VI Environmental Virtual Town Hall Series Continues
Registration is now open for the second Engage VI Environmental Town Hall, which will focus on “Heavy Industry and the Food We Eat: Impacts on Agriculture and Fisheries on St. Croix.” It will take place at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 10.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Progress Continues on Territory-Wide Agricultural Plan Task Force
Importation of food not only leaves the territory susceptible to shortages, but it impacts freshness and nutritional value and increases transportation costs and pollution.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Liberia Pure Receives Media Award | Liberian Observer
Liberia Pure, a Liberian business establishment involved in the production of several locally made products, has been selected as the proud recipient of the 2020/2021 Outstanding Business Entity Award. According to a release from the West Africa Media Network, the selection of Liberia Pure is
Read more
Source: Liberian Observer | Liberia's First Independent Daily
COTED finalizes Monitoring Mechanism for Sugar TOR | The Bajan Reporter
Trade Ministers, at the 97th Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), via videoconference, finalized the terms of reference for the monitoring mechanism for sugar (MMS) to ensure that there is greater transparency and information flows to inform regional producers
Read more
Source: The Bajan Reporter | Web’s Eye View of Barbados in the Caribbean
MPs asks government to solve AIP challenges
Members of Parliament have complained about the challenges that people in their constituencies are facing when accessing inputs under Affordable Inputs Program (AIP) and have asked government through the Minister of Agriculture to address the issues. Member of Parliament for Chiradzulu South
Read more
Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
STX Foundation for Community Development Virtual Series Continues
Registration is now open for the second Engage VI Environmental Town Hall, which will focus on “Heavy Industry and the Food We Eat: Impacts on Agriculture and Fisheries on St. Croix.” It will take place at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 10.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
Agriculture in North Tulsa, 1899-2021 | The Oklahoma Eagle
By Victor Luckerson Special to The Eagle Behind a small light-green house on a cozy street in North Tulsa, Earl Stripling is tending to his own little Garden of Eden. Grapevines wind down metal trellises. In a small mesh greenhouse squeezed right into the middle of the yard, broccoli seeds
Read more
Source: The Oklahoma Eagle
USDA Announces First Sign-up Period for FY2022 Conservation Program Funds
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program is a voluntary conservation program that provides financial and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to help install and implement conservation practices on eligible agricultural land.
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
UK prioritises Nigeria among 5 top countries in international education - African Voice Newspaper
By Milton Tella - Nigeria is set to reap the benefits of the bilateral education partnership, which is being pursued, as one of the key priorities of the current Nigeria High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.  His Excellency Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola has been engaging the stakeholders in the
Read more
Source: African Voice Newspaper - African news from a British perspective
USVI Agriculture and Food Fair Postpones 50th Annual Event Until May of 2022
The board would like the 50th Jubilee to be celebrated in grand fashion; however, with the current state of the pandemic and the recently discovered new variant, this may not be feasible.
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Major coffee buyers face losses as Colombia farmers fail to deliver - NewsDay Zimbabwe
World coffee prices have soared 55% this year, mainly due to adverse weather in top producer Brazil, prompting Colombian farmers to default on sales clinched when prices were much lower in order to re-sell the coffee at higher
Read more
Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Agricultural Plan Task Force to Hold Food Security Town Halls to Gather Input
In order to increase the territory’s sustainability and become more self-reliant, three town hall meetings have been announced.
Read more
Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
After Congressional Negotiations Conclude, President Biden Releases Framework of His Build Back Better Plan | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Administration officials insist that the framework would save most American families more than half of their spending on childcare, deliver two years of free preschool for every 3- and 4-year-old in America, give more than 35 million families a major tax cut by extending the
Read more
Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Optimists Plant Trees at Harrison’s Point Facility | The Bajan Reporter
3rd December, 2021 Harrison's Point, St. Lucy - The Optimist Clubs of Zone 10, Optimist International Caribbean District visited Harrison's Point Isolation Centre, Barbados' Main COVID Treatment Facility to plant trees donated by The National Botanical Garden and The Arts Sanctuary at Saint's Tyre
Read more
Source: The Bajan Reporter | Web’s Eye View of Barbados in the Caribbean
Kenya calls on global lenders to ramp up investments in Africa agriculture - The Kenya News
NAIROBI, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on global financial institutions to increase investments in agriculture as part of their support for African economies. In a pre-recorded video statement delivered Thursday evening during the virtual inaugural United Nations
Read more
Source: The Kenya News
USVI Agriculture and Food Fair Postpones 50th Annual Event Until May of 2022
The board would like the 50th Jubilee to be celebrated in grand fashion; however, with the current state of the pandemic and the recently discovered new variant, this may not be feasible.
Read more
Source: St. John Source | independent and trusted since 1999
More from St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
WAPA Crews Repairing Damaged Water Main Affecting Estate Humbug and Other Areas.
Bryan Vows to Find Source of Emissions Hovering Over STX
Soccer Coaches, Coordinators Required to Earn Certification in CPR/ First Aid
Wayne Anthony Thomas Dies at 76
Virgin Islander Is One of the Tennis Channel’s Top 10 Coaches in America
Beach Advisory for May 1 - 7
Hamilton Ramose Dies at 60
UVI Bulletin Board for May
Public Has Until May 26 to Comment on Cowgirl Bebop Floating Lounge
NOAA Report Declares Severe Drought for U.S. Virgin Islands
Mostly Sunny Saturday
RFP-036-T-2021(P)
V.I.'s Cancer Registry Starting to Produce Information that May Help Save Lives
Coral Disease Part 2 – Strike Teams Fight Underwater
Meteorologist: Forget Predictions, Just be Prepared for Hurricane Season
Elevated Levels of Sulfur Dioxide Found in Air Over STX
Good Potential for Showers Sunday Afternoon
RFP-036-T-2021(P)
Agricultural Plan Task Force to Hold Food Security Town Halls to Gather Input
ANATHA Invites Community to ‘Mom and Me’ Charity Brunch and Fashion Show
Variably Cloudy, Isolated to Scattered Showers Monday
Three St. Croix Schools Resume In-Person Learning May 10
This Week’s Senate Calendar – May 10-14, 2021
Get a Head Start on Readiness and Resilience During Hurricane Preparedness Week
AARP Discusses Priority Issues With Senators at Virtual Roundtable
EPA Attempts to Clarify Air-Quality Monitoring Confusion
Economic Crime Unit Seeks Help in Locating Keith Drigo Jr.
Liberty Mobile Customers Blacked Out on STX When Third Party Cuts Fiber Optic Cable
Senators Praise Dowe While Raising Concerns About Port Authority
Cluster-Related Incident Pushes COVID Positivity Rate Over 3 Percent
Op-Ed: Cyber Security: An Unavoidable Priority
Second St. Thomas Yacht Club Invitational Regatta Set for May 14-16
John L. Steward Dies at 91
Variably Cloudy, Passing Showers Tuesday
STX 4th Grader Armani Harvey Wins Spot in Doodle for Google Contest
AFT Local 1825 to Vote Virtually on May 12
WAPA Schedules Road Closures at Hospital/Fisher Streets for May 12.
VIPD Administrative Services to Close for Civilian Day, May 12
Op-Ed: Peace Officers Memorial Day Honors Those Who Have Died in Line of Duty
Bryan Waives Graduation Fees for 2021 Graduates of Public High Schools
V.I. Unemployment Assistance Has Paid $133 Million Since Pandemic Began
V.I. Parole Board Schedules Parole Hearings
Sargassum’s Future Poses Bigger Mystery Than Its Origins
Congress to Hold Historic Hearing on Insular Cases Resolution
Mostly Dry, Breezy, Upper 80s Thursday
RFP-035-T-2021(P)
CAHS to Host Virtual Pre-Orientation for Incoming 9th Graders on May 13
Plaskett: American Rescue Plan Gives Over $5M to UVI
Edward P. McKenzie Creates Scholarship Fund for USVI Graduating H.S. Seniors
Asphalt Restoration Scheduled for Centerline Road, May 10-14. 

United States Facts

Literature Facts

The Green Book Pt I

Education Facts

Random Facts