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.