Government of Dominica: an evaluation report of the grapefruit sub-industry
Publisher: Government Printing Office ; Roseau ; 23 June 1986Description: 66 p; tblsSubject(s): <EVALUATION> | <AGRICULTURE> | <CITRUS FRUITS> | <GRAPEFRUIT> | <DOMINICA>Summary: Reviews the investment efforts to improve the efficiency of the operation of the Dominica Cooperative Citrus Growers Association (DCCGA) and rehabilitation of the grapefruit sub-industry. Outlines the reasons for the decline of the grapefruit sub-industry, the management and operation of the citrus packing plant, and the financial perfomance and commitment of the DCCGA. Discusses the supply situation covering markets and marketing arrangements with UK, Europe and Caribbean markets. The cost implications of a rehabilitation programme and re-organization of citrus packing plant operations are included. Concludes the grapefruit sub-industry is a matter of serious concern to grapefruit farmers and the Government of Dominica. Recommendations include that DCCGA should, as a matter of urgency, develop an appropriate marketing strategy.General
Reviews the investment efforts to improve the efficiency of the operation of the Dominica Cooperative Citrus Growers Association (DCCGA) and rehabilitation of the grapefruit sub-industry. Outlines the reasons for the decline of the grapefruit sub-industry, the management and operation of the citrus packing plant, and the financial perfomance and commitment of the DCCGA. Discusses the supply situation covering markets and marketing arrangements with UK, Europe and Caribbean markets. The cost implications of a rehabilitation programme and re-organization of citrus packing plant operations are included. Concludes the grapefruit sub-industry is a matter of serious concern to grapefruit farmers and the Government of Dominica. Recommendations include that DCCGA should, as a matter of urgency, develop an appropriate marketing strategy.
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