A goat agroforestry production system for Jamaica

This document explains on goats are one of the traditional animals of Jamaica agriculture and the majority of goat production in Jamaica takes place on small farms. Unfortunately, the methods of goat production in Jamaica have been unable to keep up with the demand for goat meat. As a result goat meat is very expensive and every year a large amount of foreign goat meat is imported to the island. The more advanced production techniques of foreign goat farmers allow them to sell goat meat at significantly lower prices than domestic farmers. At the same time the process of globalization is breaking down trade barriers, and competition may only be expected to become more intense in te future. If Jamaican farmers are to survive economically, they must be able to produce agricultural products efficiently. One way to increase the quantity and efficiency of goat production by Jamaican farmers is through the implementation of the Goat Agroforestry Production System. (MV)

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	43042 Annikie, Z., 119808 Smith, C., 43043 Annikie, Z.; Smith, C., 97 IICA, Kingston (Jamaica)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Kingston s.e. 1999
Subjects:	JAMAICA, PRODUCCION ANIMAL, CABRA, CARNE DE CABRA, CONSTRUCCION, AGRICULTURA,
Online Access:	https://repositorio.iica.int/handle/11324/14876
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