Planting Seeds of Change: Sustainable Agriculture with Dr. Adam Redhead

Hosted by Derval Barzey, this episode features Dr. Adam Redhead, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture and Program Director of Sustainable Agriculture at Andre College.

Dr. Redhead defines Sustainable Agriculture, outlining 5 main principles. He advocates for an accelerated transition to sustainable agriculture systems in the Caribbean region through regional collaboration and knowledge sharing. Sustainable Agriculture holds significant potential for socio-economic and environmental benefits: 

• Food security
• Climate resilience
• Protecting natural resources
• Employment opportunities 

He also highlights the Sustainable Agricultural practices that are suitable for the Caribbean: 

• Agroforestry
• Crop rotation and cover cropping
• Permaculture
• Aquaponics and hydroponics
• Seed saving and crop diversity
• Community Supported agriculture. 

Dr. Redhead shares the hands-on nature of the Andre College Sustainable Agriculture Program. He provides recommendations to policymakers and farmers for improving the sustainability and resilience of the agriculture sector in the Caribbean.


Email Dr Redhead  adamredhead@andrewcollege.edu
Check out the Andrew College Sustainable Agriculture program  https://www.andrewcollege.edu/sustainable-agriculture/


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