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Caribbean 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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