Caribbean AgTech Investment Opportunities

Caribbean AgTech Investment Summit, 2021

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR

Agriculture in Jamaica is a key economic earner,

Below are some of the locally produced priority crops, animal husbandry and fisheries:

Roots & Tubers:

Fruits & Vegetables

accounting for 7.8% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019.

Yams

Dasheen

Onions Peppers Escallion

Sweet Potatoes

Irish Potato

Banana

Plantain

Callaloo Cucumber Lettuce

The industry has grown from a monoculture producing sugar, to now include more than two dozen crops for domestic consumption and export. There are thriving animal husbandry and fish farming activities across the island and these primary services contribute greatly to the country’s diversified value- added food manufacturing industry. Jamaica’s tourism sector is also a key demand driver of agricultural products including poultry, meat and seafood. Jamaican agri-products are recognized across the globe for quality and possess attributes for the luxury and niche product lines. Jamaica’s Blue Mountain coffee, fine and flavoured cocoa, sauces and spices are just a few of the products which are strongly associated with the island. Their global recognition continues to stimulate demand.

Cocoa

Pumpkin Tomato Pineapple

Rhizomes:

Strawberry

Cocoa

Ginger

Turmeric

Broccoli Cauliflower

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