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- What is the National
Agricultural Diversification
Programme (ADP)?
The National Agricultural Diversification Programme
is designed to address as a first priority the
issues
and constraints identified at the level of the
farmer/
farm/ primary production unit - (financial and
capital
resources, labour management, community
empowerment and technology). It will also target
improvements to the marketing and disposal of
agricultural output in ways that add value while
meeting national needs for healthy foods and
viable
rural communities.
- What is the overall
objective of the
programme?
To improve the standard of living of rural
communities through the modernization and
commercialization of the Agricultural Sector.
- What are the Critical
Issues the ADP addresses?
The critical issues to be addressed by the National
Agricultural Diversification Programme are:
1. Inadequate marketing environment for
agricultural products.
2. Low levels of technical capacity of
farmers, farm workers and other
entrepreneurs.
3. Limited Research and Technology
Development Programme.
4. Unsustainable environmental agricultural
management and land use practices.
5. Limited value added in agriculture sector.
6. Inadequate legislation and institutional
arrangements for the integrated
development sector.
7. Weak community linkages to support the
Agricultural Industry
- How is the Programme
implemented?
The Programme is demand driven in
line with European Union Project rules. The
priorities and areas of focus for the agricultural
sector are approved by multi-donor stakeholder
staring committee. The Programme for demand-driven
activities are based on request by farmers,
agri-businesses and other beneficiaries.
- Who are the Key Beneficiaries?
The key beneficiaries are farmers, farm
workers, fisher-folks, unemployed youths,
forest users, agro-processors and other
rural entrepreneurs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE
CONTACT THE FOLLOWING:
· Project Manager – Mr. Ashley
Cain
· Rural Development Specialist –Mr.
Lennie Adams
· Accountant
· Administrative Assistant
· Contract Procurement Officer
Address:
Agricultural Diversification Programme
Implementation Unit (ADPIU)
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries
Kingstown
St. Vincent and The Grenadines
Tel: 784-452-5425
Fax: 784-452-5427
e-mail: agridiverse@vincysurf.com
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