FAO Launches Digital Agriculture Workshop to Boost Crop Management in Antigua and Barbuda
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and the Blue Economy, hosted a national workshop at CARDI focused on digital solutions for horticultural crop management.
The training brought together farmers, backyard gardeners, and extension officers for hands-on sessions in Digital Agriculture and Soil Scanning, under the FAO FVC Digital Solutions Project, a regional effort to help farmers use data-driven tools for smarter, more sustainable farming.
Led locally by FAO National Correspondent Ika Fergus and National Focal Point Adrian Bowen, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between traditional farming and modern technology, enhancing decision-making through better data management and soil monitoring.
Participants learned to use soil scanning and mapping tools that integrate field data, lab results, and satellite imagery to guide fertilizer use, irrigation, and land management. The project also supports the creation of a national soil information system, which will strengthen agricultural planning and climate resilience.
Organizers say the programme demonstrates how innovation and technology are reshaping food production and sustainability across Antigua and Barbuda.
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