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The journey of LukesmithT.V while following agricultural issues and events within Trinidad and Tobago. Raising awareness of the attractiveness of Agriculture and the different aspects of this dynamic sector.

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Forest More Than Just Trees

Forest More Than Just Trees

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Hydroponics using NFT in Trinidad

Hydroponics using NFT in Trinidad

This months Farmer in focus is Mr. Dipsingh who hails from central Trinidad. He has been involved in hydroponics in Trinidad for over the past four years and has farming experience for over 20years. Currently he grows approximately 9000 iceberg lettuces utilizing the nutrient film technique, all at different stages of growth. He emphasized the point of knowing your market and your potential…

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Avocado terminal or top grafting

Avocado terminal or top grafting

Here are some basic steps involved in grafting Avocado

Firstly it is important to select a healthy rootstock, then simply remove the crown of the rootstock by a single sharp cut.

Then cut  two inches downward at the centre of the rootstock.

Select the graft wood from a healthy parent of a desirable plant variety.

Cut the graft wood into a wedge or V shape at the end away from the shoot tip.

Inser…

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Aquaponics in Trinidad

Aquaponics is simply a combination of fish and plant production using aquaculture and hydroponics systems.

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Mango Festival 2015

Highlights from the Mango festival 2015

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International Breadfruit Conference 2015

The University of the West Indies is hosting the International Breadfruit Conference 2015. The theme of this conference is  “Commercializing breadfruit for food and nutrition security.

Its from the 5th to 10th July,2015

Check out the flyer below

BreadfruitConferenceFlyer

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Climate Change and Food Security

Climate Change and Food Security

As Small Island developing states (SIDS), Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean region are vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change. Climate change influences all aspects of our daily island lives, from a simple walk on the beach to the food we consume. All levels of a country face the challenges of climate change…

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Midget coconut tree

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Mango Festival is here again

Mango Festival 2015

Sunday 5th July 2015

Namdevco marjet, Macoya

9am-5pm

Check out some pics below from last year.

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World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD)

The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) is observed worldwide on 17 June. This year’s focus is “attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems. The slogan, ‘No such thing as a free lunch. Invest in healthy soil’, the 2015 observance calls for:

(1) A change in our land use practices through smart agriculture and adaptation to changing climate, especially in the dry…

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Landscape management (A visit to La Vega estate)

A visit to La Vega estate

La Vega Estate has a unique combination of a garden centre and plant nursery with over 500 species of plants and flowers along with over 50 varieties of fruits. I recently did an introduction to landscape management course hosted by the Ministry of Food Production, Extension Training And Information Services Division, Farmers Training Centre in which a field trip was made to La Vega. This…

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World Oceans Day 2015

The Ocean covers nearly three-quarters of the surface of our planet and hold 97% of the planet’s water. It is the engine of our planet, the force that shapes the nature of life on earth, the lifeblood of both our planet and humankind. Oceans produce more than half of the oxygen in the atmosphere, and absorbs the most carbon.

Why are the oceans important?

Regulate the Earth system

Provide…

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(via I pledge to plant a tree as a legacy for a sustainable future.)

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I pledge to plant a tree as a legacy for a sustainable future.

World Environment Day (WED) 2015 I believe that children and young persons should take action in their communities,villages,cities and that they can become critical drivers for change. Individuals should be encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that help protect, maintain and give back to the environment in which we all rely on for our survival.

World Environment Day is a United…

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Put your money where your footprint is!

Put your money where your footprint is!

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Hydroponics using gravel medium

Gravel is very heavy in weight but very inert and holds plenty of air, drains well, and is very inexpensive. Its near impossible to over water when using gravel.

The following are essential for proper growth of plants:

Air

Balanced nutrition

Sunllight

Suitable Growth medium

Water

Weed control

Drainage

Pest and Disease control

Proper management practices

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