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Poultry Is No Chicken Feed Monday, November 26, 2007 299 Views :: 0 Comments :: Rating: Agri-Business Opportunities 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. Read More...

There is Money In Honey Wednesday, September 19, 2007 193 Views :: 0 Comments :: Rating: Agri-Business Opportunities 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. Read More...

Goat Production Saturday, July 07, 2007 153 Views :: 0 Comments :: Rating: Agri-Business Opportunities 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. Read More...

Citrus Production - An Agri-Business Opportunity Thursday, May 17, 2007 133 Views :: 0 Comments :: Rating: Agri-Business Opportunities 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. Read More...

Passion Fruit - A Crop With Potential Tuesday, March 06, 2007 133 Views :: 0 Comments :: Rating: Agri-Business Opportunities 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. Read More...