BASSETERRE – The 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA 2025) officially opened on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, with powerful addresses and calls to action from government officials and heads of regional agricultural bodies. “Agriculture is not just another sector,” Minister Duggins declared. Acknowledging the importance of unified regional efforts, Minister Duggins emphasised the value of South-South cooperation, particularly through strengthening relationships with African nations. Minister Duggins explained that such cooperation enables shared learning in climate-smart agriculture, the creation of cross-continental value chains, and the development of deeper trade and innovation networks. As the week progresses with high-level meetings, exhibitions, and technical sessions, Minister Duggins urged participants to go beyond dialogue and focus on tangible outcomes.