Topic: agriculture
Department of Agriculture working to address Grand Cayman’s whitefly infestation
The spiral whitefly can significantly reduce crop yields. In response to a dramatic increase in the pest, the Department of Agriculture has launched an operation to spray infested plants across Grand Cayman.
Letter: A balanced message on the Westin and public beach access
The ongoing issues surrounding public beach access at the Westin deserve attention – and accountability. Cayman’s laws are clear, and the public’s right to access the beach is not optional, negotiable or something that can be quietly eroded by commercial interests.
Grown in Cayman highlighted at Cayman Cookout
For the third consecutive year, the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI) brought the 'Grown in Cayman' event to the internationally acclaimed Ritz-Carlton Cayman Cookout, which took place 14–18 Jan. 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
2025 Year in review: Food security moves centre stage
In 2025, local food security shifted from long-term strategy to tangible action, as leadership changes, infrastructure investments and exposed vulnerability brought renewed urgency to how the country feeds itself.
Farming grows independence, minister says
Growth in the farming sector and increased food security are vital to the future of Cayman, a minister has said
Cayman sunshine the secret ingredient in gourmet vinegars
Vinegar maker Martin Richter says the secret ingredient in his range of flavoured condiments is the unique effect of Cayman sunshine.
Cayman explores a profitable path forward for local agriculture
With Cayman importing more than 90% of its food, and most of that coming from the US, a recent panel discussion looked at how to create a sustainable path for local agriculture and reduce dependence on overseas production.
UCCI envisions 1,000 greenhouses to help Cayman’s food security
A new training programme planned by the University College of the Cayman Islands aims to help create 1,000 greenhouses on island in a bid to bolster local food security and sustainability.
Bird flu in cows sours unpasteurised dairy imports to Cayman
In response to reports of bird flu being found in cattle in several states in the United States, the Cayman Islands is implementing import restrictions on unpasteurised dairy products.
Female farmers showcased at market
Under the shady canopy of trees at the Glass House local female farmers shared their products and passion for food sustainability in the Cayman Islands at the first Women in Agriculture Farmers' Market on Friday.
Pageant winners celebrate culture
Agriculture Show attendees cheered on Esabella Medina, Michalia Powell and Jessie Douglas as they vied for Miss Agriculture Queen 2024.
Farmers share the love at Agriculture Show
Thousands turned out for the 55th annual Agriculture Show in Savannah on Valentine's Day.
Opinion: Cayman could pay a high price for neglecting its agricultural roots
In the first of a series on climate resilience, Compass scholar Aleigha General argues innovation is needed to help provide food security for Cayman.
Incubating Cayman’s egg production industry
After two years in the making, Cayman's first government-backed safety and quality certification programme for local egg farmers is now operational, a welcomed move for Bodden Town farmer Harvey Stephenson who hopes this will see local eggs flying off the shelves.
Cayman Brac’s Paradise Farms keeps family tradition alive
Dwayne McFarlane spent most of his childhood around his family's livestock on Cayman Brac so it came as no surprise that he ended up rearing animals himself.
Lateral flow testing now required as NiCE programme makes December return
Cayman's Christmas clean-up campaign, the National Community Enhancement Project (NiCE) will be making its annual return, but with additional COVID-19 requirements, government has announced.
$3 million for farmers impacted by TS Grace
Government has allocated $3 million dollars in relief support for commercial farmers impacted by the recent passage of Tropical Storm Grace.
EDITORIAL – The A’s, B’s, and C’s of the world’s disappearing honeybees
Cayman should be cautious whenever we start tinkering with complex ecosystems. When it comes to Nature, “In God We Trust” might be a reasonable motto. No doubt, God knows what He’s doing – but it’s not at all certain that man does.
EDITORIAL – A chance to plant, take root and grow
Recent years have yielded bumper crops of venues for locally grown produce. Now Andre Gooden and Jesse Basdeo, of Charlito’s Greenhouse farm, are taking the movement one step further by offering free garden plots to anyone who wishes to learn how to farm.
Cayman prepares for 51st Agriculture Show
Exhibitors are lining up, farmers are grooming prize bulls, and the Department of Agriculture is getting its plants and trees ready for the 2018 Agriculture Show, which gets under way on Ash Wednesday.
Hamlin Stephenson named Farmer of Year by Agricultural Society
Hamlin Stephenson, a member of the Cayman Islands Agricultural Society and owner of Hamlin’s Farm, was named Farmer of the Year 2017 at a ceremony Saturday night.
Young farmer offers up fresh veggies
Need some fresh tomatoes, peppers, eggs and other down-on-the-farm healthy foods? Stop by and see Josh Clark and pick up a basket full of “Far Side” straight-from-the-field produce.
Farmers visit research center
Farmers and government representatives toured the operations of the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute this week as the organization celebrated its 42nd anniversary.
Flam: Farmers have tech; weeds have evolution
Some 12,000 years ago, with the invention of farming, humans started a war against weeds – and the weeds are still a step ahead.
Agriculture officials tour premier’s farm
Premier Alden McLaughlin gives officials attending a regional agriculture conference a tour of his farm and others in East End Tuesday. Pictured with the premier, right, are Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, secretary-general and chief executive officer of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), left, and Ansari Hosein of the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute.
Utilities law written without advice of utility companies
Legal drafters penning an 82-page law to create a unified regulatory office for Cayman’s utility providers did not solicit opinions from the half-dozen affected companies, instead they only consulted their controlling agencies.
Minister answers utility regulation concerns
In an eight-page response to Cayman Water Company CEO Rick McTaggart, government has sought to counter calls to withdraw and rewrite proposed legislation creating a single office regulating Cayman’s utility companies.
Cayman Water calls for utility law rewrite
Cayman Water has asked government to withdraw and rewrite a proposed bill investing a new utilities regulation office with broad unilateral powers to control the firm’s activities. The company says it was not consulted on the bill.
Agriculture bulldozer available for land clearing
A land-clearing bulldozer service offered by the Department of Agriculture that was suspended last year when the bulldozer operator retired is now running again. The service, which had been offered by government for more than 20 years, is again under way after a new operator was hired, the department said in a press release this week.
Utility chiefs cautious on new regulations
Utility chiefs have reacted cautiously to Monday’s publication of a draft law creating a unified commission to oversee water, electricity, telephone and fuel providers, while dissolving separate regulatory bodies previously responsible for each industry.
Farmer finds joy in raising chickens
From the time he was a little boy, East End resident Edwin Fisher liked animals.
Farmer recalls early days of agriculture
Farming is not for everyone, but for one East End farmer, it’s been his entire life.
Mangoes right around the corner
Known as the sweetest of Cayman’s tropical fruits, the mango is probably the best loved fruit on the islands.
Potato rewards back-to-the-land dream
A North Side farmer is still awestruck after digging up a 26-pound sweet potato from a rugged piece of farmland some weeks ago.
Agriculture in the spotlight
Officials from St. Kitts and Nevis recently accompanied a number of local agriculture officials on a tour of farms in the Bodden Town area.
Agriculture show draws big crowds
Fine weather and a strong turnout made for an action-packed and successful Brac Agriculture show last weekend.
Property Perspective: Interest in high-end homes finally on the rise
As recently as October 2015 I wrote how I saw the $2 million-plus area of the residential homes market as remaining a difficult one for buyers to sell their properties in the short term.
Thousands attend annual Agriculture Show
From the moment the gates opened at the Stacy Watler Agriculture Pavilion in Lower Valley on Wednesday, the produce market was abuzz as shoppers stocked up on fresh fruits and vegetables.
It’s showtime for Cayman agriculture
The 49th Annual Agriculture Show will kick off early Wednesday morning at the Stacy Watler Agriculture Pavilion in Lower Valley.
A district family celebration
Members of West Bay’s Ebanks family were among the district’s honorees at the 2016 Heroes Day ceremony recognizing achievement in agriculture. The family made sure the moment was an affair to remember.
Farm-fresh produce
On a 7-acre stretch in West Bay, a variety of trees, fruits and vegetables are grown by local farmer Tony Powell.
Heroes Day honors pioneers of agriculture
More than 300 pioneers of agriculture in the Cayman Islands were honored at the Heroes Day celebrations on Monday.
Sister Islands wins recognition
The Sister Islands featured prominently in the awards recognizing agricultural achievement handed out at the National Heroes Day ceremony on Monday.
Dr. Roy named as new national hero
Cayman’s newest national hero is the late Dr. Roy Edison McTaggart, a pioneering politician, businessman, dentist and philanthropist.
Premier Alden McLaughlin made the announcement at...
National Heroes Day: Government to announce new national hero
More than 320 awardees to be recognized
The government is expected to announce a new national hero at next week’s National Heroes Day, at which...
