The root and tuber industry of Barbados
| Author | : Broomes, J. |
| Publisher | : CTA |
| Total Pages | : 28 |
| Release | : 2017-02-01 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The root and tuber industry of Barbados by : Broomes, J.
Download or read book The root and tuber industry of Barbados written by Broomes, J. and published by CTA. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most highly produced and utilised root and tuber crops (RTCs) in Barbados are sweet potatoes, yams and cassava. These staple crops are mainly consumed fresh and represent a major source of carbohydrates in the Barbadian diet. This report examines the RTC development challenges that are faced by the Barbados Agricultural Management Co. Ltd (BAMC) and Barbados on the whole, in relation to RTC production, sale, marketing, research, post-production and post-harvest technologies.
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