THE LIBRARY MONA Year ending July 31, 2004 - Uwi.edu

The AU has developed a simple technique to disinfest yam heads of plantnematodes, by dipping in hot water. This technique was demonstrated atField Days organized by RADA, to benefit students, extension officers,farmers, and other interests.The AU is collaborating with the Sugar Industry Research Institute (SIRI)to develop a “Plan of Work” which will address plant nematodeinfestation of sugarcane fields.The AU, RADA and Bellevue Hospital Foundation of Friends, of whichthe AR is a member, are cooperating to establish an income generatingagricultural project at the Hospital.The AR made presentations at a one-day Symposium on ResearchCollaboration put on by CASE.The AR is a member of the HEART Trust/National Training AgencyAgriculture Industry Lead Group, a committee which developsspecifications, standards and curricula for HEART agriculture trainees.Soil and plant samples were analyzed for noxious nematodes for severalfarmers, householders, institutions or agencies (including the SugarIndustry Research Institute (SIRI), NEPA, RADA, Baronhall CoffeeEstates, etc.) and relevant nematode control recom- mendations orassistance with addressing plant nematode problems given.The AR attended/participated in several conferences, seminars, field days,training days, workshops, symposia and other such events hosted by UWI,MINAG, CARDI, IICA, NEPA, the Jamaican Society for AgriculturalSciences (JSAS), The Coconut Industry Board, the Jamaica OrganicAgriculture Movement (JOAM), etc, and sat on sundry MINAGCommittees set up to address topical issues.The External Degree Programme in Agricultural and RuralDevelopment (EPA), and the University Certificate Programme inAgriculture (UCPA).Both programmes are offered from FSA by distance. Twenty eightstudents were enrolled in the EPA for 2003/2004, seventeen in the MSc,four in the Post-Graduate Diploma, and seven in the Course Certificatedisciplines, and five in the UCPA. The Unit administers these460