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| Profitable poultry production means ensuring proper living conditions for chickens. Ministry of Agriculture Poultry Officer Derek Thomas advises budding poultry entrepreneurs to take some training before purchasing young chicks. |
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| Poultry farmers contend with high input costs, threats of disease, rats, natural disasters and competition from imports. Imported chicken parts are about 40% cheaper due to economies of scale, availability of feed, cheaper utilities and labour. As a result, a large segment of the population depends on imported chicken as a source of protein. |
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| Developing a strong, viable, and efficient poultry sector is a fundamental pillar of the food security strategy for Grenada and other OECS countries. |
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| After Hurricane Ivan destroyed Allison Samuel’s poultry operation in September 2004, like so many Grenadian farmers, he was unable to rebuild on his own. |
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| Albert Mereigh is a late-comer to the poultry sector. After a career in the insurance industry, Albert turned to chickens as a source of income at the age of 54. |
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8 yard fowl eggs or 6 regular eggs
3 tbsp cold milk
½ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups sliced cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup spinach leaves
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
Black pepper to taste |
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STUFFING
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp each of sage, rosemary, thyme, basil
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
2 cups onions, diced
1 cup celery, diced
5 cups bread cubes, day-old
1 cup chopped cooked breadnuts |
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| The economic activity generated by poultry production is significant. Ministry of Agriculture statistics shows that approximately 300 farmers provided 1 million pounds of poultry meat valued at $ 4.6 million in 2006, while imports accounted for 8.7 million pounds valued at $22.8 million. Statistics for 2005 indicate 7.1 million eggs were delivered to the domestic market at a value exceeding $4 million. |
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CaFAN - Official Opening Ceremony for the CaFAN Regional Strategic Planning Workshop
Speech delivered by the Honourable Gregory Bowen, Deputy Prime Minister |
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| Apiculture
- the rearing of bees - is a growing economic activity, which is
attracting more young farmers. The Grenada Association of Beekeepers
has approximately 55 members, with a hive count of 3,500. |
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| Rearing
honey bees means dealing with pests and diseases, as well as threats
from pesticides and other chemicals. Local beekeepers regard Varroa
mites and Wax moths as the two most serious pests, while Foulbrood and
Chalkbrood are the two most serious diseases. Strong vibrant hives can
usually withstand pests or diseases, provided weekly checks of hives
are conducted. |
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| Most
crops are heavily dependant on bees for pollination. Without
pollination there is no fruit or seed development; therefore no yield.
Cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, corn, West Indian Cherry, guavas, citrus,
mangoes, beans, carambola, coconuts and many other crops need bees to
produce. |
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| International
trade in honey is big business. Total trade (imports and exports) in
2006 amounted to 565 million kilograms, valued at US$1 billion, with an
average price of US$1.88/kg. |
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| Belton
Belfon first “became acquainted with bees” at 9 years. Indeed, his
fascination with bees has remained with him during a life of multiple
skills, ranging from mechanic to furniture maker. He is 1 of 4
beekeepers to receive an AEDP loan, which has enabled him to increase
his operation from 26 to 47 hives. The Agriculture Enterprise
Development Project has loaned a total of $137,500 to beekeepers. |
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| Honey can not only replace sugar in many recipes, it adds extra flavour to beverages, desserts and meat dishes. |
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| When
Windel Sylvan took part in a 1994 exchange programme through the
Windward Islands Farmers Association and the Canadian International
Development Agency, little did he
realise the impact 6 weeks on a Canadianfarm would have on his life. |
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| Although
relatively small, goat rearing has significant potential for
development in Grenada. Easily integrated into small farming systems,
their high rate of multiplication and utilisation of farm waste and
uncultivated lands enable goats to contribute significantly to farm
income. |
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| The
Grenada Land Utilisation Survey, which was completed in 2005 by the
ARD, indicates the most critical input required by farmers is labour.
Although most farms are small and utilise family labour, approximately
25% hire agricultural workers. |
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| The
Government of Grenada grants concessions as a means of stimulating
economic activity by directly reducing investment costs. For farmers,
the exemption of Custom Duties at the Port of Entry can vary from 100%
for small items to 75% on vehicles. |
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| Sainsbury,
the UK supermarket giant, is in the market for exotic fruits and
vegetables, including mango, coconut, passion fruit, sweet potato and
hot pepper. The Windward Islands are the targeted main suppliers. |
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| Nigel
Garcia has been rearing layers since he was in primary school. This
26-year old farmer from Moyah, St. Andrew was among the first group of
farmers to apply for an AEDP loan. The Ministry of Agriculture assisted
with the preparation of a Business Plan to facilitate a $40,000 loan to
increase his layer flock from 500 to 1,000 birds, and to rebuild the
pens that had been damaged by Hurricane Ivan. Ministry officials made
several site visits to ensure the money was spent in accordance with
the Business Plan. |
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| Royan
Smith knew farming was his calling from an early age. Many of his
happiest childhood memories are of times spent in the garden with his
grandparents. Now 21 years old, Royan organically cultivates 3 acres of
mixed crops at Mardigras at the site of the former Soil and Water
Conservation Project. |
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| If you like to sprinkle salt on food, replace it with this mixture... |
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| Health
concerns about salt abound. Too much salt can increase the amount of
blood in the arteries, thereby raising blood pressure among persons
sensitive to salt. High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks and
strokes. |
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| Citrus
is becoming a fruit of choice for farmers and householders, with 100
acres under production. Indeed, Hurricane Ivan revealed that citrus
trees withstood the severe winds better than all other fruit trees. |
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| Rodents
- rats and mice - can be destructive animals that cause significant
losses for farmers and householders. Rodents can destroy up to 80% of
crops such as sweet potato, corn, pumpkin, cassava and watermelon.
Rodents also eat stored crops and feed; seeds planted in the field or
nursery; spread diseases such as leptospirosis; destroy appliances; and
even cause fires. |
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| For
persons who earn a living from fishing, safety ‘on the job’ is of
paramount importance. During the last 15 years, Grenada has lost 36
lives to the sea, leaving many families without their main
breadwinners. Mounting a search is very expensive, as it can require
the services of planes, helicopters and the Coast Guard. |
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| The
decision by Sainsbury, one of Britain’s largest food retailers, to sell
only Fairtrade Certified Bananas is a positive development for Windward
Islands bananas farmers. |
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| The
Agricultural Enterprise Development Project was launched in March 2006.
During the first full year of operation a total of $ 4.6 million was
approved to 150 farmers, of which $ 2.3 million was dispersed for
traditional crops, fruit trees, pigs, poultry, bees, small ruminants,
cattle, nurseries and flowers. |
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| Paw
Paw, or Papaya, is available year round in Grenada. Producing a
nutritious fruit in a variety of shapes and sizes, the plant can be
male, female or hermaphrodite and even seemingly sterile trees can bear
some fruits. Male trees have also been known to sow sex reversals and
bear fruit. |
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“Something serious is about to happen.”
That ‘something’ to which farmer Reginald John referred is the impact of the Grenada Agricultural Information Service (GAIS) on the farming community. |
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Ingredients:
1½ lb green peas
2½ lb salt meat, soaked & scalded
2 – 4 cups coconut milk
8 – 10 cups water
½ - 1 lb dumplings
3 – 3 lbs ground provisions (sweet potato, yam, tannia)
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 sprigs chive and thyme
3 seasoning peppers, chopped
8 – 10 whole cloves or ¼ tsp. ground clove
Salt and pepper to taste |
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- Eat a wide variety of foods.
- Eat larger amounts of fruits and coloured vegetables.
- Eat less fatty, oily, greasy and barbequed foods.
- Choose to use less sweet foods and drinks.
- Use less salt, salty foods, salty seasonings and salty snacks.
- Drink more water. It’s the healthier choice.
- Drink little or no alcohol.
- Be more physically active every day. Get moving.
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| Relatively
easy to grow and with a good market, passion fruit, Passiflora edulis
var flavicarpa introduced into Grenada more than 30 years ago, has not
been able to realise its full potential. |
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| Black
Sigatoka is a banana leaf spot disease caused by the fungus
Mcosphaerella fijiensis and is much more aggressive than Yellow
Sigatoka.The disease first discovered in Windsor, St. David in
November, 2005 has since spread to most parts of Grenada. |
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| In
the production of any crops more money is spent on weed control than on
any other activity. Weeds compete with the crop plants for light,
nutrients, and water and if left unchecked can drastically reduce the
yield potential of any crop. Weeds can also act as host for pest and
diseases like rats and mongoose. |
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| Grenada’s
agricultural sector represents the major source of local fresh food for
its population as well as raw materials for its agro-processing sector.
Through its increased production of efficiently grown and competitively
priced products, the country’s agricultural sector retains the
potential to contribute to reducing the level of food imports,
conserving valuable foreign exchange, as well as stimulating the export
of surplus produce and agri-food products. Clearly, the expansion and
indeed survival of Grenada’s agricultural sector depends on its access
to overseas markets to help expand sales and boost incomes and as a
consequence, requires the country’s active and dynamic participation in
international trade. |
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| The
Agricultural Enterprise Development Project (AEDP) is a credit scheme
operated by the Ministry of Agriculture for farmers who earn more than
$20,000 annually from agricultural activities. |
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| Managing
any agricultural enterprise is a challenge. Farmers and fisher folk
face daily risks and constant uncertainties. One of the principal means
of assisting farmers and fisher folk is through the provision of
information – what, when and where it is needed. |
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