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January 23rd, 2012Digilab Plant Clinics
July 5th, 2011Attention:
Caribbean Chemicals and Agencies Limited would like to inform you that Digilab Plant Clinics have been postponed until August. At that time we will post a new schedule.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
For any enquiries or further information please feel free to contact our office at: (868) 638-GROW /4769 or email agri@caribchem.com
Floral Fantasy
June 8th, 2011Plant and Garden Show
Caribbean Chemcials & Agencies Limited will be participating in Floral Fantasy hosted by the Eastern Horticultural Club
Digilab Plant Clinics for March 2011
March 10th, 2011
March 2011 -DIGILAB CLINICS
All Clinics will run from 9:00am-1:00pm
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MARCH 2011 |
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Tuesday 1st |
Rohit’s Garden ShopAranguez Main Rd |
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Thursday 3rd |
Jessel Kasmally Farm and Garden SuppliesSangre Grande Main Road |
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Tuesday 15th |
C&A Agro-chemicals and Hardware868 St Mary’s Village, Moruga Road, Moruga |
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Friday 18th |
Motee and SonBrierley St. , Sangre Grande |
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Tuesday 22nd |
DS Enterprise247 Charlo Village, Penal |
Please note that dates are subject to change.
Feel free to contact our office for further information or leave a comment.
868-638-GROW (4769)
Digilab Plant Clinics for January 2011
January 4th, 2011JANUARY 2011, Digi-lab Plant Clinics
Clinics will run from 9am-1pm.
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JANUARY 2011 |
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Friday 7th |
Jessel Kasmally Farm and Garden Supplies
Sangre Grande Main Road |
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Wednesday 12th |
Southern Chemicals
Ramsaran St., Chaguanas |
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Friday 14th |
Plant and Reap
Tumpuna Road Arima |
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Tuesday 19th |
Chin Chin Agri
Chin Chin Road Cunupia |
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Friday 21st |
Motee and Son (tentative)
Brierley St. , Sangre Grande |
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Tuesday 25th |
DS Enterprise
247 Charlo Village, Penal |
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Friday 28th |
Little Cunapo Garden Shop
Ojoe Road, Sangre Grande |
Please note that dates are subject to change.
Feel free to contact our office for further information or leave a comment.
868-638-GROW (4769)
Digilab: Helping farmers in Trinidad and Tobago
December 23rd, 2010DIGILAB – technology in Trinidad
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Caribbean Chemicals Combats Cassava Hornworm Outbreak
June 30th, 2010The recent outbreak of the Cassava Hornworm (Erinnyis ello) in the major Cassava growing areas in Central Trinidad, has shown the ability of this pest to quickly destroy agricultural production within a short period of time.
In just 24 hours, 4 acres of cassava were totally decimated. The presence of 20-30 cassava hornworms, 4-6 inches in length on a cassava plant is a horrific sight. This unprecedented problem in the cassava industry has pooled the competencies of many stakeholders in the agricultural sector in finding the quickest solution.
Caribbean Chemicals and Agencies Limited, a leading agriculture input supply company in the English speaking Caribbean, responded urgently to information provided by their field agronomists and The Trinidad & Tobago Agribusiness Association (TTABA). With the corporation of Caribbean Chemicals, TTABA and upon consultations with BASF The Chemical Company, an island-wide spray initiative was started.
Agaclin 15 WG was the chemical used in the assault against the Cassava Hornworm and represents BASF’s latest advancement in formulation technology. The initial application of Agaclin 15 WG was carried out by Mr. Dipnarine Ramsaroop aka Deppee of Arena Road, Freeport on twenty four (24 Ac) acres. Results have shown that Agaclin 15 WG is very effective at 100 gms per acre, providing rapid knockdown of the Cassava Hornworn with a ninety five (95%) percent kill in only three (3) hours. Since then over 300 acres of cassava have been treated with Agaclin 15 WG using the AJ 401 Cannon Sprayer loaned by Caribbean Chemicals for emergency spraying.
Agaclin 15 WG appears to be the most economical product used thus far to control the Cassava Hornworm due to its low rate per acre application, price and high efficacy. The cost per acre of using Agaclin 15 WG is as little as TTD60.00.
Cassava grower, Mr. Terry Bahal was extremely pleased with the performance of Agaclin 15 WG and made the following comments,
“ Agaclin worked well and in 10 minutes the worm was completely knocked off the plant - who was not knocked off was hanging on the trees”.
Noteworthy, the life cycle of the Cassava Hornworm takes place in 7 – 9 weeks and the most devastating part is the 5th instar of the larvae. This larval stage of the hornworm is responsible for seventy five (75%) percent of the plants defoliation.
Farmers are being advised to monitor their fields during the next 2 – 4 weeks for any resurgence of this pest since the cocoon stage has been identified in the soil.
Yields in cassava plants nine months and over will not be affected by this attack but yield losses are expected to be high in younger plants (25-45%) depending on the fertility of the soil. For further technical information contact Caribbean Chemicals at 638-GROW.
BASF and Caribbean Chemicals Launch Digi Lab – A new diagnostic tool for farmers
June 30th, 2010Digilab is a new and innovative tool developed by BASF, The Chemical Company, and now being launched in Trinidad through Caribbean Chemicals and Agencies Limited. BASF is the world’s largest chemical company and a leader in the world of agrichemicals and crop science.
Digilab has two components; first, a digital microscope attached to a laptop used for the viewing and identifying of a wide range of pests and diseases even at microscopic levels, thereby allowing accurate and real time diagnosis for farmers’ benefits, and second a database right on the computer and the worldwide support of scientists, researchers and industry professionals.
With Digilab, one is able to view specimen for diagnosis. If the specimen is not readily identified, an image may be captured on the PC to which the Digilab unit is attached. The image may then be categorized and compared with hundreds of pictures in the onboard database, based on whether or not it is a fungus or insect, host plant, region etc.
This database is updated almost daily. If a match is not found, the image may then be uploaded to the BASF global database where over 2500 industry professionals (scientists, researchers, sales personnel, growers, product developers etc.) are available to assist in the identification of the specimen and to make treatment recommendations.
This can be done right in the middle of the field as a laptop PC is connected via high speed wireless internet for real time uploading and accessing of the database.
BASF representative for this region Mr. Prospero De Leon, will be here to launch BASF’s “XL Programme” where the Digilab will be used to diagnose farmers’ disease and pest problems. A series of plant clinics will be held throughout the island to accommodate our diversified farming communities. Farmers are asked to bring their diseased samples.
BENEFITS OF THE DIGI LAB
• Early and accurate diagnosis of pests and diseases, allowing a faster response time, avoiding early damage and infestation by pest and diseases.
• Real time diagnosis of pests and diseases along with a number of possible treatments.
• Instant access to extensive global database that includes specialists from countries like: Brazil, Costa Rica, Argentina, Chile, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Germany and many more.
DIGILAB PLANT CLINICS – July 2010
9 am – 2pm
Wednesday 7th July 2010 – Trinidad Agro Suppliers Ltd – Lightbourne Rd. ,Gasparillo
Thursday 8th July 2010 – Southern Chemicals – Ramsaran St., Chaguanas
Friday 9th July 2010 – ASASCO – Aranguez Main Rd.
Saturday 10th July 2010 – Jessel Kasmally Farm & Garden Supplies – Sangre Grande Main Rd.
Monday12th July 2010 – Rohit’s Garden Shop – Aranguez Main Rd.
Tuesday 13th July 2010 – DS Enterprises – 247 Charlo Village, Penal
Wednesday 14th July 2010 – Rio Claro Feed & Agro Shop – Tabaquite Rd., Rio Claro
Thursday15th July 2010 – Mootee & Sons garden Shop – Brierley St. , Sangre Grande
Friday 16th July 2010 – V Bissessar Agricultural Supplies – Mucurapo St., San Fernando