Nassau, The Bahamas – The Ministry of Agriculture & Marine Resources in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) hosted a two day theory and practical Natural Pesticides Workshop for Agricultural Teachers, small and large scale Farmers and Extension Officers at the Ministry of Agriculture. The event held at the Stapleton School Auditorium on the 10^th and 11^th April  2019.

The objective of the workshop was to teach large and small scale farmers how to  use naturally occurring substances and self-made mixtures to control pest and disease in plants without resorting to chemical pesticides. Presenters  for the event were  Ms. Racheal Ali, Plant Protection specialist and Dr. Michelle Singh, CARDI Country Representative for The Bahamas.

The workshop will travel to North Andros on Monday, April15th.