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Taiwan committed to training 25 women in Sustainable Mushroom ProductionTaiwan committed to training 25 women in Sustainable Mushroom Production

Taiwan committed to training 25 women in Sustainable Mushroom Production

The women, who are between 18 and 65 years old, will be selected from rural communities across Saint Lucia Read More

9 months ago
108 year old’s advice to fellow citizens: Avoid self-abuse!108 year old’s advice to fellow citizens: Avoid self-abuse!

108 year old’s advice to fellow citizens: Avoid self-abuse!

Annius Isidore Sonny, aka Tata, of Basin Joseph celebrated another birthday on September 3—his 108th. Last Saturday, the STAR caught… Read More

4 years ago
The Rural Unknown: Land and ConflictThe Rural Unknown: Land and Conflict

The Rural Unknown: Land and Conflict

Ask any Saint Lucian what is one of the major sources of contention in their family and nine times out… Read More

5 years ago
Farming: A Noble OccupationFarming: A Noble Occupation

Farming: A Noble Occupation

One of the greatest hurdles of agricultural advocacy is convincing people to see the importance of farmers. It’s not as… Read More

5 years ago
FARMING: A BATTLE OF THE SEXES?FARMING: A BATTLE OF THE SEXES?

FARMING: A BATTLE OF THE SEXES?

Is farming supposed to be characterized by gender? While I may have been raised in farming and regarded both grandparents… Read More

5 years ago
Fair FarmingFair Farming

Fair Farming

Bananas were one of the first tropical fruits exported to European markets; now they can be found in every grocery… Read More

5 years ago
An Agricultural RevolutionAn Agricultural Revolution

An Agricultural Revolution

In the past, successful farmers relied on the land, the weather, their instincts and little bit of luck. Thanks… Read More

5 years ago
“The country can produce enough food,” says local farmer“The country can produce enough food,” says local farmer

“The country can produce enough food,” says local farmer

Apart from those involved in Plant Grow Eat which sells locally produced vegetables and invests in small farmers’ produce (most… Read More

6 years ago