Investor Presentaiton
CARDI
Caribbean
Agricultural
Research and
Development
Institute
Improving lives through agricultural research
At the CARDI Antigua and Barbuda unit we have several drought tolerant grasses
and legumes already established. Additionally we have the Mulberry and the
Moringa plots to support alternative feed mixes for livestock farmers.
The unit continues to support livestock farmers and provide planting material thus
far we have engaged over 50 livestock farmers in Antigua and Barbuda. We are now
in the process of assisting the Ministry and IICA with respect to developing a protein
bank across four different agro ecological zones across Antigua and Barbuda.
Providing planting and technical expertise based on the range of forages present at
the unit. Additional financial and equipment support should be given to rapidly
increase the ability to generate more forage material for the livestock farmers
should. An appropriate needs list will be provided later.
Forage material include: Guinea Grass, Green Panic, Chrysopogan, Dwarf Eggplant
Grass, Stylo Hamata, Clitora, Sirato, Mulberry, Moringa.View entire presentation