Overcoming Challenges to Developing Sustainable Agri-food systems in the Tropics
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Monday 01 December, 2008
8.00 – 8:30 am Registration
Subtheme 1 – Meeting the Global Challenges through Innovation
Session 1: International Perspectives
Chairperson – Florita Kentish, FAO Representative in Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and Suriname, Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), Trinidad and Tobago
8:30 – 9:00 TAC_1: Keynote Address:
“Innovations in Plant Science & Technology for Sustainable Agri-food Systems in the Tropics”
Prof. Malcolm Elliot, Executive Director, Norman Borlaug Institute for Crop Improvement, United Kingdom
9:00 – 9:10 Discussion
9:10 – 9:40 TAC_2: Keynote Address:
“Biofuels – Fuelling a Food Crisis or Fuel of the Future”
Prof. Arthur B.J. Mol, Chair and Professor in Environmental Policy, Agricultural Research Centre, Wageningen University, the Netherlands
9:40 – 9:50 Discussion
9:50 – 10:05 COFFEE BREAK
10:05 – 10:35 TAC_3: Keynote Address:
“Overcoming the Effects of Climate Change: What Can Underutilised Crops Bring to the Table?”
Prof. Sayed Azam-Ali, Professor of Tropical Agronomy, University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus
10:35 – 10:45 Discussion
10:45 – 11:15 TAC_4: Keynote Address:
“New Frontier Science - Nanotechnology / Implications for the Developing World"
Dr. Thembela Hillie, Principal Research Scientist, National Centre for Nano-Structured Materials, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa
11:15 – 11:25 Discussion
12 noon – 13:00 LUNCH
Session 2: Caribbean Response to Global Challenges
Chairperson-Dr. H. Arlington D. Chesney, Executive Director, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Trinidad and Tobago
13:00 – 13:20 TAC_5: Invited Paper
“Globalization and Internationalization of Agri-Food Chains and Markets”
Winston Rudder, Cropper Foundation, Trinidad and Tobago
13:20 – 13:40 TAC_6: Invited Paper
“Strategies for Sustaining Food Security in The Caribbean”
Dr. Deep Ford, Food and Agricultural Organisation, Rome, Italy
13:40 – 13:50 Discussion
13:50 – 14:10 TAC_7 : Invited Paper
“Globalisation and Governance: Some Selected Issues”
Dr. Ridwan Ali, University of Florida, USA.
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14:10 – 14:30 TAC_8: Invited Paper
“Overcoming Challenges Facing the Cocoa Industry – An Industry Perspective”
Tony Lass, Cocoa Research Association Ltd., United Kingdom
14:30 – 14:50 TAC_9: Invited Paper
“Innovations in Combating the Effect of Climate Change in the Tropics.”
Dr. Carlisle Pemberton and Ms. Hazel Patterson, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
14:50 – 15:00 Discussion
15:00 – 15:15 COFFEE BREAK
Session 3: Panel Discussion
“Overcoming Challenges to Developing Sustainable Tropical Agri-Food Systems”
Moderator – Dr. Chelston Brathwaite, Director General, Inter-American Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture (IICA), Costa Rica
15:15 – 16:45 TAC_10: Panel Discussion:
Lead Discussants:
Dr. Chelston Braithwaite (Moderator)
Professor Malcolm Elliot
Professor Arthur Mol
Professor Sayed Azam-Ali
Dr. Thembela Hillie
Mr Winston Rudder
Dr. Hesdie Grauwde
Tuesday 02 December 2008
Session 3
8.00 - 8:30 Registration
Subtheme 2 – Innovations in Production and Post-production and Science and Technology)
Session 4: Innovations in Agricultural Production
Chairperson-Ms. Judith Francis, Programme Leader, Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA), the Netherlands
8:30 - 9:00 TAC_11: Keynote Address:
“Goat Genetic Resources in Developing Countries: Strategies for Improved Use, Increased Productivity and Socio-Economic Relevance”
Dr. C. Devendra, Consultant and Retired Senior Program Officer (Animal Production Systems - Asia Programme), International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
9:00 -9:10 Discussion
9:10 -9:40 TAC_12: Keynote Address:
“Engineering Cassava to Feed the Hungry and Boost Local Production”
Dr. Claude Fauquet, Director, International Laboratory for Tropical Agricultural Biotechnology (ILTAB), Donald Danforth Plant Science Centre, University of Washington, USA
9:40 -9:50 Discussion
9:50 -10:05 COFFEE BREAK
10:05 – 10:25 TAC_13: Invited paper
“The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism in Search of a Common Fisheries Policy and Regime for CARICOM”
Hugh Saul, Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), Belize
10:25 – 10:45 TAC_14: Invited paper:
“Innovations in Land Capability and Associated Soil Management within the Caribbean”
Professor Emeritus Nazeer Ahamad & Gaius Eudoxie, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
10:45 – 10:55 Discussion
10:55 – 11:15 TAC_15: Invited paper:
“Recent Progress in Breeding for Specific Traits in Cocoa”
Iwaro, A.D., Bekele, F.L., Butler, D.R., Singh, V., Holder-John, A., Bharath, S., Surujdeo-Maharaj, S., Thevenin, J.M, Deberdt, P., Bidaisee, G.G. Cocoa Research Unit, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
11:15 – 11:35 TAC_16: Invited paper:
“Innovations in Crop Biotechnology and its Impact in the Caribbean”
Prof. Pathmanathan Umaharan, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
11:35 – 11:55 TAC_17: Invited paper:
“The Impact of Agricultural Science and Technology on Poverty Reduction”
Dr. Maria Cristina Plencovich, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
11:55 – 12:05 Discussion
12:05 – 13:30 LUNCH
Session 5: Innovations in Post Production Technologies and Marketing
Chairperson – Mr. Harry Seeram, Chairman, Trinidad and Tobago Agribusiness Association and Marketing Manager, Caribbean Chemicals Ltd., Trinidad and Tobago
13:30 – 13:50 TAC_18: Invited paper:
“Innovations in Post-Harvest Biology and Technology in the Tropics”
Dr. Majeed Mohammed, Prof. L.A. Wilson, and Dr. Wickham, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
13:50 – 14:10 TAC_19: Invited paper:
“Cold Preservation Technologies for Coconut Water”
Dr. Rosa S. Rolle, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), Thailand
14:10 –14:20 Discussion
14:20 – 14:40 TAC_20: Invited paper:
“Overcoming Challenges to Marketing and Distribution in the Caribbean”
Vassel Stewart and Aaron Parke, Trinidad and Tobago Agribusiness Association, Trinidad and Tobago
14:40 – 15:00 TAC_21: Invited paper
“A Generic Country Agricultural Implementation Plan with Proposals for Quick Response Commercial Enterprise Funding”
Basil Springer, Caribbean Business Enterprise Trust Inc. (CBET), Barbados
15:00 –15:20 TAC_22: Invited paper:
“CARICOM E-Marketplace for Agricultural Commodities and Services.”
Dr. Alexander Nikov, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
15:20 –15:30 Discussion
15:30–15:45 COFFEE BREAK
Session 6: Contributed papers
Session 6a: Crop Production and Post-production Technology
Chairperson – Prof. Richard Brathwaite, Senior Lecturer, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Venue: Regency I & II
15:45 – 16:00 TAC_23:
“An Evaluation of the Fertility Status of Guyana Soils from Villages 52-74 in Region 6”
Gomathinayagam, Subramnian and Chandratte Thakoorden, University of Guyana, Guyana
16:00 – 16:15 TAC_24:
“Greenhouse Technology is Once Again Washing the Caribbean. Can We Ride the Wave This Time Around?”
St. Martin, Chaney C.G.1, Wendy-Ann Isaac1, Wayne Ganpat2, Richard A.I. Brathwaite1, Simon Bedasie2, 1The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago and 2Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources, Trinidad and Tobago
16:15 – 16:30 TAC_25: “Dwarfing Tall Golden Apple (Spondias cytherea Sonn.)”
Andall, R.P., Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Grenada
16:30 – 16:45 TAC_26:
“Sustainable Exploitation of Forests in Trinidad Based on Population Genetic Diversity and Structure Gleaned from Five Tropical Species”
Austin, N.A., P. Umaharan, M. Oatham and B.N. Cockburn, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
16:45–17:00 TAC_27:
“Conservation and Utilisation of the Global Cacao Genetic Resource: The Value of the Trinidad Collections”
Cryer, Nicholas1, Penny Tricker1, George Gibbings1, Andrew Daymon1, Jan Engels 2, Paul Hadley1, Mike Wilkinson3, David Butler4. 1The University of Reading, United Kingdom, 2Bioversity International, Italy; 3Aberystwyth University, United Kingdom and 4Cocoa Research Unit, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
17:00 – 17:15 TAC_28: “ Candidate Gene Primer Screening in Theobroma cacao L.”
Motilal, Lambert A.1, Pathmanathan Umaharan1, Dapeng Zhang2, Claudia Bellato2, Lyndel Meinhardt2 and Sue Mischke2, 1The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago and 2USDA-ARS, PSI, SPCL, USA
17:15–17:30 TAC_29:
“Breadfruit Germplasm Collection and Evaluation at the University of the West Indies”
Roberts-Nkrumah, Laura, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
17:30 – 17:45 TAC_30: “Production Potential of Coffee in Puerto Rico by Agro-Ecological Zoning”
Schröder, Eduardo C., University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
17:45 – 18:00 TAC_31: “A Field-Based Approach to Screening for Nitrogen Fixation Ability in Dwarf Vegetable Pigeon Pea, Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.”
Joseph-Alexander, Albertha, Pathmanathan Umaharan, Adesh Ramsubhag, Gregory Gouveia, The University of the Wes Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
Session 6b: International Trade Relations & Agro-tourism; Food Security and Food Safety; Livestock Production Technology
Chairperson – Dr. Lynda Wickham, Senior Lecturer, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Venue: Topaz
15:45 – 16:00 TAC_32:
“CARICOM Relations to an Evolving North American Union – Will CARICOM be Excluded?”
Appleton, Peter, Tillman School of Business, USA
16:00–16:15 TAC_33: “Antigua and Barbuda Agriculture, Tourism and Agripreneurship Linkages–Promoting Sustainable Agri-Food Systems through Agrotourism”
Joseph, Jeanelle1, Doolarie Singh-Knights1, Marlon Knights2 and Dennis Smith3 1The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, 2University of Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago and 3West Virginia University, USA
16:15 – 16:30 TAC_34:
“A Survey of Grounds-keeping Practices and Needs for Cricket Fields in Barbados: Towards a Sports-Tourism Initiative”
Lopez, F.B. and L.E. Chinnery, The University of the West Indies, Barbados
16:30 – 16:45 TAC_35:
“Meeting the Challenges of Food Safety Standards for Cocoa Beans in Trinidad and Tobago”
Chang Yen, Ivan,1 Isaac Bekele,1 Lawrence Wilson,1 Gideon Ramtahal,1 Alisha Hamid,1 Jillian Roberts,1 Frances Bekele,1 Balmattee Sukha2. 1The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago and 2Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources, Trinidad and Tobago
16:45–17:00 TAC_36: “Agriculture and Food Security in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union”
Labadie, Beverley Peltier, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, St. Kitts
17:00 – 17:15 TAC_37:
“Food Security – An Analysis of Estimated Marketing Margins of Selected Agricultural Commodities in Trinidad and Tobago”
Patterson, Asisha1, Doolarie, Singh-Knights1, Marlon Knights2 and Donald Palmer1. 1The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago and 2University of Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
17:15–17:30 TAC_38: “Food Security and the Information Paradigm Shift”
Renwick, Shamin, Multimedia and Information Technology Unit, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
17:30 – 17:45 TAC_39:
“Establishing a Sustainable Regional Small Ruminants Industry: Beating the Odds”
Gibson, N, A., Fearon and A. Hosein, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica
17:45 – 18:00 TAC_40:
“Recovering from the Trauma of Liberlization: The Jamaican Dairy Industry as Case Study”
Jennings, P.G. Jamaica Dairy Development Board, Jamaica.
Wednesday 03 December, 2008
8.00 – 8:30 am Registration
Subtheme 3 – Innovations in Agricultural Research, Education, Training and Outreach
Session 7: Education, Training and Outreach
Chairperson – Dr. Joseph Seepersad, Senior Lecturer, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
8:30 – 8:50 TAC_41: Invited Paper:
“Caribbean Extension and Outreach: Not a Question of if, but how?
Dr. James, R. Lindner, Texas A&M University, Texas, USA
8:50 – 9:10 TAC_42: Invited Paper:
“The Challenge of Research and Extension for the Development of Agri-food Systems in the English Speaking Caribbean”
Dr. Keith Archibald, Former Chairman, CARDI Board of Directors, St. Kitts
9:10 –9:20 Discussion
9:20– 9:40 TAC_43: Invited Paper:
“The Role of GIS, GPS and Communication Technology in Extension”
Dr. Edwin Joseph, Grand Valley State University, Michigan, USA
9:40 –10:00 TAC_44: Invited Paper:
“Farmers as Researchers: A Complimentary Participatory Methodology for Sustaining Research and Development in the Region
Dr. Wayne G Ganpat,1, Wendy-Ann P Isaac2, and Richard A I Brathwaite2, 1Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources, Trinidad and Tobago and 2The University of the west Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
10:00 – 10:20 TAC_45: Invited Paper:
“Caroni Initiative for Food Production”
Christine Sahadeo, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
10:20 – 10:30 Discussion/Coffee break
Session 8: Contributed papers
Session 8a: Crop Production and Post-production Technology
Chairperson – Dr. Gene Pollard, Lecturer, Department of Food Production, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine
Venue: Regency I & II
10:30–10:45 TAC_46:
“Genetic Diversity and Genetic Structure of Capsicum chinense in the Caribbean and its Relationship to Populations in Central and South America”
Moses, M. and P. Umaharan, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
10:45 – 11:00 TAC_47:
“Effect of Benzylaminopurine on Vasculature of Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) and the Possible Consequence on Potential Yield.”
Narine, D. and G. F. Barclay, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
11:00 – 11:15 TAC_48: “Bio-Intensive Integrated Management of Sugarcane White Grub in the Tropics”
Patil, N.G. and P.V. Bhosale, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth Agriculture College, India
11:15 – 11:30 TAC_49:
“Effects of Agro-ecological Zones and Time of Planting on the Performance of Three Pineapple (Ananas comosus) cultivars Grown in Dominica.”
Robin, Gregory C., Mervin St. Luce and Dorian Etienne, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Dominica
11:30 – 11:45 TAC_50:
“Isolation of Polygalacturonase cDNA from Cajanus cajan (pigeonpea) Leaf Abscission Junctions”
Rouse-Miller, Judy1, 2Zinnia Gonzalez-Carranza, 3Katherine Elliot, Julian E. Duncan1, Grace Sirju-Charran1, Brian N. Cockburn1 and 2Jeremy A. Roberts. 1The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, 2University of Nottingham, UK and 3Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Council (BBSRC), UK
11:45 – 12:00 TAC_51: “The Quest for Increasing Tuber Yield in Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam.): Retrospect and Prospect.”
Sirju-Charran, Grace, Lynda D. Wickham and Lawrence A. Wilson, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
12:00 – 13:30 LUNCH
Session 8b: Livestock Production Technology
Chairperson – Dr. Reynold Stone, Senior Lecturer, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
Venue: Jade
10:30–10:45 TAC_52: “A Market Assessment of the Demand of Goat’s Milk in Trinidad”
Palmer, Donald1, Doolarie, Singh-Knights1, and Marlon Knights2, 1The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago and 2 University of Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
10:45 – 11:00 TAC_53:
“Caribbean Amblyomma Programme (CAP)Analysis, Evaluation And The Way Forward”
Seepersad, Govind1 and John Toussaint2, 1The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago and 2Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), Barbados
11:00 – 11:15 TAC_54:
"The Performance of Improved Pekin And Mule Duck Strains Reared Under Intensive Conditions in a Humid Tropical Environment Trinidad”
Lallo, Cicero H. O. and Shivanna Ramraj, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
11:15 – 11:30 TAC_55:
“Aquaponics: A Sustainable Production Technology for Income Generation and Enhancing Food Security”
O’Brien, Colleen, M.S Tufts University, The Bahamas
11:30 – 11:45 TAC_56: “History of Sugarcane Derived Feeds (SDFs)”
Garcia, Gary Wayne1, Floyd Neckles,2 Harry Archemede3 and Alain Xande3, 1The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago , 2 Sugarcane Feeds Centre, Trinidad and Tobago and 3 INRA, Guadeloupe
11:45 – 12:00 TAC_57:
“The Effect of Feeding Molasses-Ensiled Cassava and Sweet Potato on Performance and Carcass Quality of Growing – Finishing Pigs”
Singh, Michele1, Harry Ramlal2 and Cicero H. O. Lallo1, 1The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago and 2Sugarcane Feeds Centre, Trinidad and Tobago
12:00 – 13:30 LUNCH
Session 9: Contributed papers
Session 9a: Crop Production and Post-production Technology
Chairperson – Dr. Jann Joseph, Dean, Grand Valley University, USA
Venue: Regency I & II
13:30 – 13:45 TAC_58:
“Understanding the Flavonoid Biosynthetic Pathway Towards Bioengineering Novel Colours in Anthurium andraeanum Hort.”
Umaharan, P., Elibox, W., Avila–Rostant, O. and Lennon, A.M., The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
13:45 – 14:00 TAC_59:
“Pathogenicity of Four Entomopathogenic Fungi to Aleurocanthus woglumi Ashby (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae”
Gangaram, Nipaul and Ayub Khan, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
14:00 – 14:15 TAC_60:
“Phylotyping and Rep-PCR Fingerprinting of Ralstonia Solanacearum Isolates collected from Trinidad”
Lawrence, Dwayne1, Adesh Ramsubhag1, Pathmanathan Umaharan1 and Emmanuel Wicker2, 1The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago and 2CIRAD, Reunion Island
14:15 – 14:30 TAC_61:
“Evaluation and determination of the genetic basis of copper resistance in Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris in Trinidad ”
Lugo, Alshia1, Jeff Jones2, Pathmanathan Umaharan1 and Adesh Ramsubhag1. 1The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago and 2 University of Florida, USA
14:30 – 14:45 TAC_62: “Effect on Temperature on Radial Growth and Pathogenicity of Metarhizium anisopliae And Verticillium lecanii to Toxoptera citricida”
Mohammed, Ian and Ayub Khan, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
14:45 – 15:00 TAC_63: “Determination of Non- Target Effects of Exotic Natural Enemies for the Control of the Hibiscus Mealybug, Maconellicoccus Hirsutus (Green) in Trinidad”
Ram, Petal1 , Ayub Khan2 and Lilory McComie1, 1 Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Marine Resources, Trinidad and Tobago and 2The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
15:00 – 15:15 TAC_64: “Host Specificity of Verticillium dahliae Isolates From Pumpkin”
Rampersad, Sephra, The University of the west Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
15:15 – 15:30 TAC_65:“Yield and fruit quality of Lycopersicion esculentum Mill. as affected by Potato Yellow Mosaic Trinidad virus infection”
Walker, Jermaine, Pathmanathan Umaharan, Majeed Mohammed and Richard Brathwaite, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
15:30 – 16:00 COFFEE BREAK
Session 9b: Research Institutions, Development and Intellectual Property; Farmer Training
Chairperson – Dr. Rosa Rolle, Agro-Industries Officer, Food and Agriculture Organisation, Thailand
Venue: Jade
13:30 – 13:45 TAC_66: “Understanding the Challenges to Developing Sustainable Agri-Food Systems Using a Common Property Based Experimental Model”
Jaggasar-Clement, Patricia, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
13:45 – 14:00 TAC_67: “New Initiatives in Agriculture at the University of the West Indies, Mona”Kahwa, Ishenkumba A., The University of the West Indies, Jamaica
14:00 – 14:15 TAC_68: “An Analysis of the Biotechnology Training and Development Opportunities Present in Jamaica that are Relevant to Tropical Agriculture Especially for the Caribbean”
Mitchell, Sylvia and M.H. Ahmad, The University of the West Indies, Jamaica
14:15 – 14:30 TAC_69:
“Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the Agricultural Sector of Trinidad and Tobago”
Renwick, Shamin, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
14:30–14:45 TAC_70: “Schooling for Success: A Call to Leadership”
Brathwaite, Candace, Trinidad and Tobago
14:45 – 15:00 TAC_71:
“Reviewing the Farmer Field School Experience in the Caribbean with Specific Reference to Trinidad and Tobago ”
Dolly, David, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
Session 10: Contributed papers
Session 10a: Crop Production and Post-production Technology
Chairpersons – Mr. Bruce Lauckner, Head, Strategic Alliances, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Trinidad and Tobago
Venue: Regency I & II
16:00 – 16:15 TAC_74: “Quality Changes and Capsaicin Stability in Three Hot Pepper Cultivars During Storage at Chilling and Non-Chilling Temperatures”
Mohammed, M.1, G. Hong2 and M. Cantwell2. 1The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago and 2University of California, USA
16:15–16:30 TAC_75:
“The Challenges of Increasing Production and Marketing of Sweet Potato in the Caribbean Region”
Titus, Pathleen and Janet Lawrence, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Jamaica
16:30 – 16:45 TAC_76: “Effects of Pectolase Enzyme on Physicochemical and Sensory Quality/Acceptance of Yellow Plum (Spondias pupurea var. lutea) Wine”
Badrie, Neela and Rishi Singh. The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
18:30 – 21:30 BANQUET
Thursday 04 December 2008
Caribbean Workshop
Session-1 Situational analysis, prioritisation and policy initiatives in the CARICOM Brief Presentation by the Caribbean Participants
Session-2 Workshop session
Session-3 Panel discussion
Caribbean Workshop (Continued)
Session -4 Workshop session continues
Session-5 Panel discussion
Session-6 Concluding comments.