Day: September 14, 2015

Agriculture

A Case for Improved Soil and Land Use Management in Dominica

Dominica’s national motto “Après Bondie C’est La Ter” meaning “after God is the land” highlights the importance of the land (the soil) to Island. The amount of precious top soil eroded by the torrential rains during the Erika disaster may never be quantified or featured among all we have lost. Nonetheless, losses incurred due to landslides and soil erosion and the subsequent impact on communities … Continue reading A Case for Improved Soil and Land Use Management in Dominica

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Agriculture

Rebuild Dominica and the Effort to Combat Black Sigatoka

Black Sigatoka Disease (BSD) is a fungal infection of the banana leaf which has plagued Dominica’s banana and plantain crops. In the wake of the Erika disaster, it is even more important to support the rebuilding of Dominica’s agriculture sector by such projects inspired and directed by collaboration between Dominicans, and friends of Dominica, at home and abroad. BSD first identified in Dominica in 2012 … Continue reading Rebuild Dominica and the Effort to Combat Black Sigatoka

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Donations

Megamart Supermarket Donates $2,000 Plus $3,300 in Non-Perishables

Received for Dominica relief effort through Rebuild Dominica, Megamart International Food Supermarket has contributed with Rebuild Dominca with a $2,000 donation. Additionally, a quantity of non-perishable food items to the value of $3,300 awaits delivery to Rebuild Dominica. ¡Gracias Megamart! Continue reading Megamart Supermarket Donates $2,000 Plus $3,300 in Non-Perishables

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