Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming
|
Buy Now
Perspectives on diversification prospects for the agrifood industry in Guyana - monitoring and analysing food and agricultural policies (MAFAP) synthesis study (Paperback)
Loot Price: R1,187
Discovery Miles 11 870
|
|
Perspectives on diversification prospects for the agrifood industry in Guyana - monitoring and analysing food and agricultural policies (MAFAP) synthesis study (Paperback)
Series: FAO agricultural development economics technical study, 6
Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days
|
This paper analyses recent structural changes to Guyana's economy,
particularly in the agriculture sector, and their impacts on
productive, commercial and economic performance. It identifies
vulnerabilities and examines options for moving from a focus on a
few commodities to a more diversified export basket. It further
sheds light on variables that may influence agricultural demand
such as increased tourism, changes in food consumption patterns and
new regional markets. Guyana has one of the largest agricultural
economies in the Caribbean, with sugar, rice, and livestock
representing the most important subsectors. As a result of changes
in international markets, particularly in the European Union,
Guyana's production of export crops has lost some competitiveness.
The importance of agriculture to the economy has also diminished
due to the emergence of other sectors, such as mining and energy.
Nevertheless, agriculture remains a significant source of
employment, especially in rural areas. The report suggests that any
effort to diversify the agriculture sector should focus on value
chain development policies and programmes that can enable the
country to fulfil local, regional, and international demands for
high-value agrifood produce. This involves improving the
environment in which farmers and agribusinesses operate. This
report also identifies commodities that could provide a basis for
greater product diversification, including oil seeds, bovine meat,
fish flours, palm oil, cocoa products, and aquaculture products.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
|
|
Email address subscribed successfully.
A activation email has been sent to you.
Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription.