Caribbean Week of Agriculture Underway in Jamaica
The 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) got underway in Jamaica on Sunday, 27 September, bringing together agricultural stakeholders from across the Caribbean and beyond. In its September 27 report, the Jamaica Observer reported that more than 600 participants from 36 countries were expected to take part in the week’s activities, while the CARICOM Secretariat had earlier announced that the event was expected to attract more than 800 delegates from 40 countries. The week-long gathering, being held in Trelawny under the theme “The New F.A.C.E. of Caribbean Food Systems,” is bringing regional attention to food security, agricultural development and the transformation of Caribbean food systems.
The opening of CWA 2026 marks the start of a programme featuring discussions among farmers, fisherfolk, policymakers, researchers, private-sector representatives, development partners and other stakeholders. The official CWA 2026 programme includes more than 70 technical sessions covering areas such as climate resilience, digital agriculture and artificial intelligence, fisheries and aquaculture, agribusiness, investment and regional trade. The discussions are expected to focus on practical approaches to strengthening production, improving food security and building more resilient agricultural systems across the Caribbean.
As the event continues through 2 October, delegates are also participating in exhibitions, field visits, trade activities, business-to-business engagements and bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening regional partnerships. The Jamaica Information Service reports that Jamaica’s Agriculture Minister Floyd Green expects the gathering to contribute to a clear plan of action for addressing the challenges facing Caribbean agriculture. With stakeholders meeting to share experiences, explore investment opportunities and examine innovative approaches to food production, CWA 2026 is providing an important platform for advancing cooperation and building a more resilient and sustainable Caribbean food system.
