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6. Sustainable Agriculture

Policy context and opportunities

Actions to be implemented Potential alignment/Benefits to Project
Guyana
Crop risk mapping based on projected spatial and temporal changes Sub-sectors risk information for adaptation
Irrigation Systems Assessment (decentralization and empowerment Improved drainage and irrigation for sub-sectors
strategy).
Species monitoring for climate change impacts Nuanced and detailed sub-sectors climate change impacts information

St. Lucia
“Enhanced-Value Chain Business Development Centre” for Climate Sub-sector value chains benefit from promotion and enhancement
Resilient Agriculture (CRA)
Awareness raising campaigns on agro-biodiversity Communication sub-sector products developed
Research on integrated pest/disease management Non-chemical pest management methods

Sustainably cultivate and conserve heirloom species Climate Resilient seeds and plants
Suriname
Strengthen participation in agriculture among women Participation of project beneficiaries
Increased adoption of techniques such as appropriate greenhouses Uptake of greenhouse and hydroponic technologies
and hydroponic gardens
Dominica
Attracting young professionals to actively participate in agricultural Youth mainstreaming in sub-sectors

Mainstreaming the disaster risk reduction in agriculture Disaster resilient sub-sectors information
Jamaica
Develop modern and efficient farming systems Climate resilient sub-sectors
Agricultural best practices development Case studies on sub-sectors of best practice

Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project

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