Rice imports into Trinidad and Tobago in 2005 represented approximately 95% of domestic demand. Local production has been declining since reaching a peak of 21,000 tonnes in 1992. Present production is 3,500 tonnes. Rice is produced under a variety of production systems and on farms of varying...

Trinidad and Tobago produces a fine flavour cocoa that attracts a premium price on the international market. The country has a long and distinguished record in agronomy and production of cocoa and is home to the Cocoa Research Unit, which attracts international notice and funding. However, cocoa...

Many developing countries wish to, but do not publish forecasts of commodity prices. One difficulty often cited is the length (shortness) of the data series. This study tried to determine whether this was a valid reason. Price data for two commodities in a specific country, where the problem is...

The paper assesses the competitive position of T&T's citrus industry and explains the declining productivity. It covers supply chain and agricultural trade policy issues and involves assembling two Policy Analysis Matrices, either with full cost of production or excluding establishment costs....

Belize City, Belize 23rd - 27th July, 2007

Belize City, Belize 23rd - 27th July, 2007

Belize City, Belize 23rd - 27th July, 2007

Belize City, Belize 23rd - 27th July, 2007

Belize City, Belize 23rd - 27th July, 2007

Belize City, Belize 23rd - 27th July, 2007