Sea-Moss Farmers in the parish of St. Patrick are now said to be better equipped with new cultivation methods for the growing of sea moss.
This, as the Climate Smart Agriculture and Rural Enterprise Programme, SAEP, in collaboration with the St. Patrick’s Organization for Development (SPOD) and JCS Enterprises hosted a sustainable training programme concerning Seamoss Farming last week.
The training was conducted at the Sauteurs Break Water area and highlighted the three techniques that can be used to get the best results in cultivating and managing gracilaria- seamoss, the mono line system and two variations of the bamboo raft system.
During the event, the floating raft method was emphasized as the most effective approach for cultivating sea moss.
Facilitator, Donelle Noel, highlighted the use of bamboo rafts instead of processed flotation devices and netting to protect the sea moss from potential harm.
The St. Patrick’s Organization for Development (SPOD) organized the event with the aim of promoting sustainable self-employment opportunities for the residents of the Parish.
SPOD President, Jeverson David, encourages more individuals from the parish to engage in sea-moss farming.
In response to the persistent issue of Praedial Larceny affecting sea-moss farmers, the CSA Coordinator at SAEP, Kenly Edwards, has emphasized the urgent need for the passing of the Praedial Larceny Amendment Act to address this problem.
