Caribbean Export 2021 Annual Report FINAL

INNOVATION IN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY

The Caribbean has great potential in agricultural and agro-processing sectors, however, is vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters. In view of this threat, it is imperative the sector embraces the digital technologies that are transforming agriculture and food production. The spread of mobile technologies, remote-sensing services and distributed computing are improving smallholders’ access to information, inputs and markets, increasing production and productivity, streamlining supply chains and reducing operational costs. Consequently, there is great potential for strengthening market linkages and helping farmers, fishers and agri-food businesses to catch up with current best practices and technologies. In addition, through the promotion of inclusive and sustainable agricultural development, these sectors can contribute to overcoming major socioeconomic and environmental challenges, including food and nutrition insecurity, obesity, youth unemployment, gender inequality, the unsustainable use of natural resources, and climate change. It is against this background the Caribbean Export has implemented a number of initiatives to support this sector.

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