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TROPICAL FRUITS AND SPICES PROGRAMME
Figures are indicative, and subject to revision
Some projects may contain substantial non-forest related components
Funder reference :095-301-087
Funded through :DFID Caribbean
Bilateral - TC
Year :1987
Engaged :567,868 Euro
Further information :Summary provided by DFID
Information in the TROPICS system is provisional only
Comments and suggestions to tropics@odi.org.uk
 

Summary provided by DFID

Implementing Agency:
Department For International Development (DFIDC)

Managing Institute:
Department For International Development (DFIDC)

Project Code:
095-301-087
Start Date:
01-Oct-87
End Date:
01-Apr-93
Commitment:
£400,000
Status:
Completed
Type of Funding:
Bilateral - TC

Project Objectives:
The purpose of the project is to continue the programme of Tree Crop Diversification. Four hundred and fifty acres of Tropical Fruits and Spices will be established on farms around the island, (an estimated 300 farmers will be involved). The crops to be introduced are grapefruit, passion fruit, soursop, tangerine, ortanique, nutmeg (mace) and clove.

Information in the TROPICS system is provisional only
Comments and suggestions to tropics@odi.org.uk