The production and consumption of vegetables have expanded dramatically in the last
decade primarily due to presence of high amount of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and …

Currently, the development of any sector involves respecting the principles of sustainability,
which means economic, social and environmental development. Moreover, organic farming …

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought hunger to millions of people around the world. Social
distancing measures coupled with national lockdowns have reduced work opportunities and …

Rapid socio-ecological changes are transforming coffee production systems causing
hardship and uncertainty among farmers across the Caribbean. The uncertainty and …

The English colonial plan of converting Jamaica into a settler colony was challenged by the
Maroons who established communities in the interior of the island. Living in the forests at the …

Very little research has considered the underlying drivers of land cover change in Caribbean
islands, particularly in those islands that are still experiencing a net loss of forest cover. We …

Greenhouse tomato cultivation plays an important role in Sicily, being the primary production
area in Italy, due to its favorable pedo-climatic conditions that permit extra-seasonal …

Social media networks are increasing in popularity and have been integrated into many
aspects of daily life. Analysis of the ways in which individuals use social media is important …

Harvesting wild food is an important coping strategy to deal with food insecurity in farming
households across the Caribbean. The practice is tightly connected to the region's unique …

Yam is a labor-intensive and weed-sensitive food crop. The labor-intensive nature of the
yam means that the production process requires the attention of the farmer all year round …