The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy will host a virtual discussion on Lethal Yellowing Disease (LYD) on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
The online session will focus on the disease affecting coconuts and palms, with participants invited to learn more about the condition and possible measures to protect their crops.
The session will take the form of a question-and-answer discussion and is open to everyone.
Representatives from the Ministry’s Plant Protection and Quarantine Unit and Agriculture Extension Services will participate in the online meeting and respond to questions from members of the public.
The Ministry is encouraging farmers, agricultural stakeholders and members of the public to take part in the discussion to gain a better
understanding of Lethal Yellowing Disease and explore solutions for protecting coconut and palm crops.
Registration by scanning the available through the QR code featured on the Ministry’s promotional notice, while additional information can be obtained from the Plant Protection and Quarantine Unit, Division of Agriculture.
