Durga's Den is a 5-acre rural property located close to Ocho Rios, a popular tourism destination in Jamaica. In the last 12 years, it has been transformed into a model of ecological management and sustainable farming: 100% organic production; natural and local materials for all construction;...

The extension of integrated crop management advice to Trinidad farmers was the main objective of Plant Clinics established by ?Plantwise?, a global crop health programme. In 2015, a study was conducted to understand the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) of the farmers attending the plant...

Invasive Alien Species (IAS) have a negative impact on crop and pasture production, human and animal health, biodiversity and a multitude of other goods and services provided by ecosystems and as such pose one of the biggest threats to economic development on this planet. In fact, it was estimated...

Lionfishes are venomous species of scorpionfishes which are native to Indo- Pacific coral reef ecosystems and adjacent habitats. Because of their colorful and dramatic appearance, they are prized by aquarists around the world. Through accidental and/or purposeful release into warm Atlantic waters,...