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Global supply chains are under pressure. The question for St. Vincent and the Grenadines is whether our agricultural support systems can identify problems before farmers feel them. A fertilizer price can remain unchanged while a farmer's next planting decision becomes more uncertain. That is the uncomfortable lesson behind the latest warning from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is no longer si

Oil Hit $110. Here Is How We Will Know If the Fertiliser Squeeze Reaches St. Vincent The farmers who come through a squeeze best are usually the ones who saw it early and checked their own numbers. This week gives us something worth checking. Oil reached its highest price since May, a UN farm agency says the pressure is now showing up in harvests abroad, and there is one simple test that will tell us whether it has reached our shelves. What Happened Oil. Brent crude settled a

Global Trends, Local Impact. A Stronger Vincy Farming Community Weekly Update Bread and Sugar Feel It Next, While Oil Holds Steady Dasheen growers have a real choice to weigh. The export deal is set to pay anywhere from EC$40 to EC$100 a sack, while traffickers are paying EC$60. Oil also stopped climbing, and the world's richest countries agreed to release diesel from their emergency reserves. The new pressure is on food. Grain and sugar prices rose in September, and those ar

We usually experience Saharan dust as something to endure. But the same haze crossing the Atlantic carries minerals that can replenish tropical landscapes—if our soils are healthy enough to hold what arrives. There is an interesting contradiction floating over Saint Vincent and the Grenadines every year. We see the haze. We feel it in the heat. People with respiratory problems quite reasonably worry about it. Meteorologists track it across the Atlantic. Yet while Saharan dust

Agriculture in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) faces numerous challenges, from climate change to soil degradation. As the world shifts towards more sustainable practices, regenerative farming emerges as a beacon of hope. This innovative approach not only aims to restore the health of our ecosystems but also enhances food security and farmer livelihoods. In this post, we will explore the principles of regenerative farming, its benefits, and how it can be effectively imp

Soil is the foundation of agriculture, and understanding its composition is crucial for maximizing crop yields. Many farmers and agricultural professionals overlook the importance of soil testing, which can lead to suboptimal growth and wasted resources. By investing in soil analysis, you can unlock the full potential of your crops, ensuring they receive the nutrients they need to thrive. This blog post will explore the significance of soil testing, the process involved, and

Soil health is a critical factor in agricultural productivity, especially for Caribbean farmers who face unique challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and limited resources. In this blog post, we will explore how Vincy AgriBoost is helping farmers in the Caribbean improve soil health, leading to better crop yields and sustainable farming practices. Understanding Soil Health Soil health refers to the condition of soil in relation to its ability to function as a l