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Fruit Network (CARIFRUIT)
Goal
The goal of CARIFRUIT is to contribute to an improvement in
the economic viability and sustainability of the fruit industry
in the Caribbean by fostering an inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary
approach.
Purpose
The promotion and support of national and regional co-operation
in technology, R&D, marketing and the distribution of
selected fruit crops; and to promote greater utilisation of
fruits grown in the Caribbean at the national, regional and
international levels.
Approach/Strategy
Assist NNC to develop the national and regional fruit sector
in a manner that ensures efficient marketing and processing.
Outputs
- NNCs developed and collaborated in support of the development
of the fruit industry.
- Trained researchers, technicians and farmers and improved
research management.
- New and/or improved technologies adopted by economic players.
- Information products such as publications, technical packets,
standards and reports of research studies spanning the commodity
chain produced and distributed to stakeholders.
- Stronger competitive fruit sector evidenced by increased
earnings for economic players.
Contact
Details:
PROCICARIBE
Secretariat
CARDI Headquarters
UWI
Campus, St. Augustine
Trinidad, West Indies
Telephone: 1 (868) 645-1205
Fax: 1 (868) 645-1208
Email: procicaribe@cardi.org
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