A profile of caribbean agriculture in the 1990's

Abstract

In this document explains among the caribbean region, the national policy objectives for the agricultural sector may be conveniently summarised according to four broad objectives: 1) to increase competitiveness of fresh traditional and non-traditional exports and processed products; 2) to enhance the food security and nutritional status of the population through efficiency based import replacement programmes; 3) to strengthen inter-sectorial linkages and increase value-added to the sector: and 4) to foster equitable income distribution and sustainable agricultural development.