Caribbean AgTech Investment Opportunities

SURINAME | INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Caribbean AgTech Investment Summit, 2021

Innovative development of Aquaculture in Suriname

Institutional strengthening of the Artificial Insemination (AI) Service of the department of livestock. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business, and International Cooperation Public Sector The project goals are: (i) to improve the AI network system (ii) develop the AI service into an Artificial Reproduction center; (iii) increase the inseminator corps; (iv) provide the service with field equipment; (v) collect and process statistics for targeted genetic improvement of livestock. The major activities include: 1. A review of the current AI service 2. Creating training programs for AI and other artificial reproduction techniques 3. Identifying and purchasing frozen semen, suitable for Surinamese livestock 4. Purchase of AI equipment and other supplies 5. Purchase bulk tanks and other supplies for quality maintenance of reproductive material. 6. Purchase equipment for collecting gametes and zygotes. 7. Training in AI data management and training in the use of software related to genetic evaluation of breeding bulls. Estimated Investment Cost: US$232,730 Mode of Investment: Partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business, and International Cooperation Public Sector

To stimulate, develop and increase the commercial year-round production of local fish for the local market through pond culture. Estimated Investment Cost: US$1,272,250 Mode of Investment: Partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal

Husbandry and Fisheries Email: investinSU@gov.sr Website: http://lvv.gov.sr/

Husbandry and Fisheries Email: investinSU@gov.sr Website: http://lvv.gov.sr/

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