The tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta is a tiny moth whose larva attacks solanaceous plants (like tomato, melongene, peppers, nightshade and jimson weed) and also beans. It is native of Central America and can also be found in South America, Europe and the Mediterranean.
Red palm Weevil or Asian palm Weevil or Indian palm weevil, hynchophorus ferrugineus is the most dangerous and deadly pest of palms, including coconut, date, royal, and talipot (Fig. 1). It also infests agave and sugarcane.
Lethal yellowing is a fatal disease of palms, including coconuts. It is caused by a phytoplasma. Over 38 species of palms are susceptible to lethal yellowing. There are no resistant coconut varieties. Lethal yellowing spreads from one country to another by moving infected palm plant material.
These Pests Can Hide In Healthy-Looking Plants And Plant Products
Frosty Pod Rot is a disease of cocoa and is caused by the fungus, Moniliophthora roreri. The disease is confined to Central and South America. It first appeared in Columbia in 1917, and has spread to Ecuador, western Venezuela, Panama, Costa Rica, Peru, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico and El Salvador.
The Cassava Hornworm, Erinnyis ello is a pest of cassava and is native to tropical America. It has been recorded in Central America, the Caribbean, Florida (USA), Brazil, Columbia and Ecuador.
This manual will focus on getting into commercial rabbit production. Any farmer will tell you that farming is a risky business and requires a love and respect for the job.
From time to time layers may not be performing satisfactorily. Whether the problem is high feed consumption, low egg production, small egg size, poor egg shell quality or high mortality, you must find out the causes in order to correct the problems.
A HOME GARDEN is much more than a source of food, it enhances the environment around your home if done properly. If you follow the information in this factsheet, you will be able to:
- Identify the areas around your home which can be put to use
- Choose the type of crop best suited to areas identified
The Extension Training and Information Service Division acknowledges Mr. Barendra Ram (Agricultural Assistant II) County St. Patrick West for the research and development of the Sharp Sand Based Hydroponics System in Trinidad
Bachacs are one of the most destructive insect pests of citrus in Trinidad. They damage leaves in mature trees which can reduce yield. Severe infestations can lead to the death of young citrus seedlings.
There are only two species of bachacs in Trinidad: Atta cephalotes and Acromyrmex octospinosus.
Senator the Honourable Clarence Rambharat, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries paid an official visit to Nestle’s Valsayn Headquarters on Friday November 10, 2017. The Minister met with Head of Market, Patricio Torres and other members of the Nestlé team.
Among the issues discussed were a review of Nestlé’s ongoing investment in the local dairy industry and the company’s partnership with farmers to develop sustainable and profitable milk production on local farms.
