Overall, the educational program welcomed 79 Vimenti School students and program participants on its second visit to the organization. #NewsismyBusiness
Thousands of farmers and citizens are expected to benefit from this tool. #NewsismyBusiness
Agricultural economy shows resilience and shifts in production following devastation by hurricanes Irma and Maria. #NewsismyBusiness
Economic growth issues such as improving Puerto Rico’s power grid, boosting agriculture, and establishing inter-agency agreements between Puerto Rico and stateside counterparts were discussed.
Another session of “Agro Mujer” will be held June 2, with a focus on tropical plants.
Initiatives such as the company’s Sow Program and Grow and Learn show Bayer’s support to communities and corporate vision of “Health for All, Hunger for None.”
A delegation is in Barcelona at a convention to promote Puerto Rican products.
The Proyecto Agroecológico el Josco Bravo will train 150 new farmers through the ninth edition of its “Productores y Promotores” course starting next month, in seven locations throughout Puerto Rico, the nonprofit announced. The course has a network of more than 60 farms that serve as mentors and where students must complete 50 hours of […]
The Puerto Rico Agriculture Department announced that the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 104th annual convention will take place in San Juan, for the first time, Jan. 6-11, 2023. More than 5,000 farmers from the 50 states and Puerto Rico are expected to participate in this event in which industry leaders will be educating farmers about […]
Granja Avícola Pujols, based in the town of San Sebastián and dedicated to the production of eggs marketed under the Del País brand, announced the launch of Eco Natural, the first organic fertilizer based on chicken manure produced locally that will be sold exclusively in Walmart stores islandwide. Yanice Deynes, president of Granja Avícola Pujols, […]
The Agriculture Department announced that more than $9 million has been assigned for the Regional Incentive Program, through which farmers will be able to increase and maximize agricultural production on the island. The funding will be available until Oct. 31 through agency’s regional offices as established by Administrative Order 2021-27A. “We have maintained a firm […]
Education, technology, and insurance were the aspects of resilience food sector leaders agreed are key in preparing for and overcoming future emergencies. Nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen (WCK), gathered leaders in the food industry from the Caribbean region this week for the panel discussion “Creating Resilient Food Systems in the Caribbean.” Panelists included Michael Pintard, […]
The Puerto Rico Agriculture Department and the Education Department have reached an agreement through which public school lunchrooms will serve locally harvested products when students return to the classrooms in August, the agencies announced. The contract represents some $30 million in annual purchases that will benefit some 300 farmers, News is my Business confirmed. Funding […]
After concluding two projects with the Southern Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce last week, Bayer Crop Science announced it is taking its “Programa Siembra” agricultural education program for adults to communities in Ponce and Mayagüez this summer. Starting this week, “Programa Siembra” is offering two new projects in Ponce. One is for teens and young […]
Siembra Lista, a new concept to market Puerto Rico’s agricultural and artisanal products, was recently launched across a number of gas stations following a $30,000 investment, company executives confirmed. So far, gas stations in Naguabo, Bayamón, Guayama, Caguas, San Juan, Naranjito, Carolina and Fajardo, as well as community pharmacies, are featuring the unique kiosks stocked […]
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