The root and tuber industry of Barbados: Current status and suggestions for the future
The most highly produced and utilised root and tuber crops (RTCs) in Barbados are sweet potatoes, yams and cassava. These staple crops are mainly consumed fresh and represent a major source of carbohydrates in the Barbadian diet. This report examines the RTC development challenges that are faced by the Barbados Agricultural Management Co. Ltd (BAMC) and Barbados on the whole, in relation to RTC production, sale, marketing, research, post-production and post-harvest technologies.
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List of acronyms
Acknowledgements
Executive summary
Introduction
Barbados: A brief overview of the agricultural sector
The importance of RTCs to Barbados’ food and nutrition security
Objectives
The current status of RTCs: Production, sales, marketing, research, training, postproduction and post-harvest technologies in Barbados
Advances in the RTC industries of China and other countries based on good practice: Lessons learned at the WCRTC
Bridging the gaps: Improving Barbados’ RTC industry through the adaptation of new and improved technologies
Summary
References
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