IICA St.Kitts & Nevis

Dear AgriMSE,

You are invited to join the AgriMSE Forum 2026! A virtual session specifically designed to support development across CARICOM.

Date: Wednesday 24th June, 2026
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM (Trinidad Time)
Venue: Virtual
Registration Link: https://us.list-manage.com/gQgDZvne0bP?e=8be4e99131&c2id=a580214de2813277afb0fa13a1bfd490

Who should attend: AgriMSEs, business support organizations, development partners, buyers, exporters and stakeholders supporting agribusiness growth. Under the theme “Moving Products to Markets, Literally!”, the Forum will focus on practical issues that matter to small agribusinesses seeking to enter or expand in regional markets including:

👉Matching AgriMSEs to best-fit buyers
👉Understanding export logistics and product movement
👉Navigating export forms, requirements and market entry steps
👉Strengthening visibility through the Regional AgriMSE Database

Let’s move further, together.

Register. Participate. Grow Global.

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Following the tremendous response to our Virtual Beginner to Business (B2B) Session on Starting a Small Hydroponics System, participants wanted more than just presentations—they wanted to see hydroponics in action!

CCRAF is therefore proud to launch its FIRST-EVER Live Virtual Learning Tour featuring SHAADE Hydroponics in Antigua & Barbuda, led by hydroponics expert Mrs. Sherrie-Ann Brazier.

Step inside a real hydroponics operation and discover how innovative, soil-free farming is transforming agriculture through increased efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.

This exciting initiative showcases how digital technology can bridge distances, facilitate knowledge transfer, and create practical learning opportunities across the Caribbean.

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📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM AST
📍 Live from SHAADE Hydroponics, Antigua & Barbuda
Live Via Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/ShG0R4_EJE8?feature=share

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking CCRAF learning experience!

From Knowledge to Action. Connecting Virtual Learning to Real-World Innovation.

🌎📦 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕? 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒊𝑴𝑺𝑬 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒖𝒎 𝑽𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍!

Are you an AgriMSE owner, agro-processor, farmer group, cooperative, or organization supporting agricultural businesses? This session is for you!

𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆: 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔, 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚!

Join us as we explore practical strategies to help AgriMSEs connect with buyers, navigate export requirements, and better understand the logistics of moving products to regional and international markets.

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 24 June 2026
⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Trinidad Time)
💻 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Virtual

𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
✅ Matching products with the right buyers
✅ Understanding export logistics
✅ Navigating export documentation and requirements

This is a valuable opportunity to gain practical insights, build connections, and strengthen your market access potential.

📲 Register today using the QR code provided in the flyer or click this link 👉https://iica.zoom.us/meeting/register/oIhRxBx8Q0qdENSgKbKa1A #/registration

Let's move further, together!

CRC Annual Research & Development Symposium - 2026 - Virtual event (Zoom webinar)
📅When: Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 June
⏰Start time: 10:00 AM La Paz
⌚️End time: 12:15 PM La Paz

Register in advance for this webinar using either of the links:
1. Short url: http://tiny.cc/cards2026
2. Full url: https://sta-uwi-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2aBTLwEvR8e7j7iA-6_wEA #/registration

UWI Announcement: https://sta.uwi.edu/news/ecalendar/event.asp?id=4738

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By combining animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and economic viability, climate-smart livestock systems help secure food, livelihoods, and a more resilient future.

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