The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy will host a virtual discussion on Lethal Yellowing Disease (LYD) on Thursday, October 8, 2026, beginning at 6:30 PM. The online session will focus on the disease that affects coconuts and palms, a matter of direct concern to farmers and households across the island.
Lethal Yellowing Disease is a serious threat to coconut and palm trees, which are important to Dominica's agricultural economy and rural livelihoods. The ministry has not yet released the full list of speakers or the platform to be used, but the session is expected to provide practical guidance for farmers and other stakeholders.
The discussion comes as the ministry continues to monitor plant health issues affecting the agriculture sector. Coconuts and palms are grown across Dominica, and any spread of LYD could have consequences for both commercial growers and families who rely on the trees for food and income.
Farmers and members of the public who wish to take part should look out for further details from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy. The ministry is expected to share information on how to join the virtual session in the coming days.
Dominica 1 will carry confirmed details of the discussion, including any official advice for farmers, as soon as they are released.
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