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Research and Development
285.
The transformation of the Agriculture Sector will be realised through a strong
programme of Research and Development (R&D). In fiscal 2014, the sum of $47 million
will be provided to fund R&D Projects, which includes:-
St Augustine Nurseries Development and Provision of Facilities
Development of Demonstration Projects – Protected Agricultural Production
(Green Houses) which is intended to exhibit the economic benefits and
potential increase in the supply of fresh produce using improved
technologies
advancing Ecological Crop Management to train farmers in techniques of
ecological crop Management
Livestock Improvement Programme
establishment of a Mandatory Citrus Quality Programme for Trinidad and
Tobago
conservation and preservation of Buffalypso
development of 200-Ewe Small Ruminant Farms in Trinidad and Tobago
Production Market Information and other surveys for major food tree crops
and livestock commodities
rehabilitation of the Cocoa Industry
286.
The Agriculture sector plays a fundamental role in the effort to diversify and
stabilise the economy of Tobago. In this regard, $30.7 million will be invested in 2014
for roll-out of the programmes and projects including the following:
improvements to the Beaches and Landing Facilities, and Constructing
Fishing Centres at Delaford and Pigeon Point
Agricultural Access Roads
Tobago Heritage Trust
Invasive Plants Control Project
Coastal Zone Protection Programme (Installation of Sea Defence Wall)
establishment of Root and Tuber Crop Planting Material Repository, Lure
Estate,
Cocoa Rehabilitation
Commercial Tilapia/Prawn Production
