Articles
ROLE OF HORTICULTURE IN AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD SECURITY IN JAMAICA
Article number
921_4
Pages
43 – 48
Language
English
Abstract
Agricultural production is an important contributor to Jamaicas economy and providing nearly 25% of the countrys employment.
Although sugar is the nations dominant agricultural export product, the country also produces bananas, papaya, coffee, citrus, spices, pimentos, cocoa, coconuts, as well as many other exotic fruits for domestic consumption.
Agricultural production is subject to the regions tumultuous weather, mainly seasonal hurricanes and occasional drought.
Despite the increase of horticultural production, major foods consumed are imported, what keeps food prices high throughout the country.
Jamaica, like many other countries, is very concerned about food security, thus rural development has become primary area of focus in the current agricultural and horticultural development programs.
Although sugar is the nations dominant agricultural export product, the country also produces bananas, papaya, coffee, citrus, spices, pimentos, cocoa, coconuts, as well as many other exotic fruits for domestic consumption.
Agricultural production is subject to the regions tumultuous weather, mainly seasonal hurricanes and occasional drought.
Despite the increase of horticultural production, major foods consumed are imported, what keeps food prices high throughout the country.
Jamaica, like many other countries, is very concerned about food security, thus rural development has become primary area of focus in the current agricultural and horticultural development programs.
Authors
N. Benkeblia
Keywords
horticulture, development, food, security, Jamaica
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