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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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