Agriculture

Getting to Know the EPA is one of a series of guides produced by the Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery (CRNM) on the subject of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
between African, Caribbean and Pacific States and Europe. This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide is designed to clarify basic facts about the EPA.

The study Assessment of the Agri-Food Distribution Industry in CARICOM presents new information on the Caribbean agri-food distribution services industry and agri-food markets, such as consumer trends and economic contribution, and provides an analysis of the sector relative to international trends and performance benchmarks. The study outlines the opportunities and challenges of trade in agri-food distribution services as reported by a wide range of industry players and government officials.

Agriculture in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is an important economic activity for food production and livelihoods in rural and urban households. Recently the sector increasingly relies on the international market for raw materials, intermediate inputs and final consumer food products.

Report of a Workshop held in Belize City November 6th– 8th 2008