the Agriculture Agenda

Week Aug 9-15, 2010

Events directly and indirectly related to agricultural development

August NB:
Some more for your information!
Mon 09 Indigenous Day In 2007, Authority in Suriname declared Indigenous People‟s Day a public holiday. The day
Suriname acknowledges the existence of its indigenous people. Today there are many indigenous
09 August 2010 tribes such as Akuriyo; Arawak; Carib; Sikiana; Trio; Warao an Wayana Indians settling in
various parts of Suriname.

Tues 10
Wed 11 Mega Program on The Trinidad and Tobago AgriBusiness Association (TTABA) will be among the stakeholders
Roots, Tubers and represented at the Consultation organized the Group of Centers for International
Bananas (MP RTB), Agricultural Research, better known as CGIAR, of which CIAT is a member. In 2010, an
Consultation Meeting International Consortium was established, which includes all the centers and creation of a
with Stakeholders Mega Fund which will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of the Centers. In
CIAT, IITA, CIP and the case of cassava, a Mega Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (MP RTB), has been
Bioversity created, coordinated by CIP that includes CIAT, IITA, CIP and Bioversity. One of the activities
Cali, Colombia that will take place in the short term is a Consultation Meeting with Stakeholders, in CIAT,
Cali, Colombia, on August 11, 2010. At this meeting, a select group of 25 collaborators of
the four centers will participate in a series of conferences that will present the Mega
program. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute with their ideas and
suggestions to shape the Mega Program. CIAT and CLAYUCA nominated TTABA as an
important organization to contribute in the design phase of the Mega Program.
Thurs 12
Fri 13 National Mango Day National Mango Day is meant to raise The Ministry of Agriculture‟s vision to develop and
Antigua and Barbuda sustain the agro-processing industry. Officials from the Ministry will host a media blitz on that
13 August 2010 day that promises to educate and inform us on the by-products of mango and its medicinal
properties among other things.
Sat 14

Christian Valley Mango The Christian Valley Mango Festival promises to be bigger, better and more diverse. The
Festival festival offers many activities and workshops, including: Budding and grafting workshop;
14 – 15 August 2010 Tours of the nature trails; Film: Sweetest Mango; Story telling
Antigua and Barbuda Live entertainment; Book sale; Sales of fruits and plants; Sales of agro-processed products;
Agro-processors competition; Food stalls by local community group and will be open to the
public from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
After Mango Festival The theme After Mango Festival Jam “Flavors Mango Festival Fete” is promising to be
Jam enjoyable and starts on August 14th at 7:00pm ending on August 15th at 2:00am; at the
Antigua and Barbuda Christian Valley (Jenning Primary School Basketball Court. Admission to this event is only $20
14 August 2010 at the gate and $15 for persons who attend Mango Fest and show ticket stub).
Entertainment by Dj Supa Dymond.
Sun 15 IICA Outstanding Agro The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in collaboration with the
processor Awards Ministry of Agriculture presents „The Most Outstanding Agro-Processor” is expected to attract
Competition agri-business entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector as it recognizes those persons in the
15 August 2010 country with outstanding agro-processed products. This initiative was first introduced in 2006
Antigua and Barbuda and sort to promote entrepreneurship, innovation, and employment in the agri-business
sector, by rewarding the agri-business entrepreneur who through the utilization of fruits and
vegetables, makes outstanding contribution to local agriculture. The use of local raw
materials, development of a new product, use of a new technique, expansion of an existing
business or provision of a new service are contributory factors, and should make a
significant contribution to food security, employment generation and development of new
markets. Winners will be selected by the Christian Valley Mango Festival Judging
Committee on Sunday 15h August , 2010, judging at 1 pm.
Did you know that it is Carnival in Grenada this week?
The full August and other monthly calendars can be viewed on www.carapn.net.
Please send information about your events to keep all stakeholders informed and updated on time to Diana.Francis@iica.int

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