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Market recommendations

‘GROW’ – simplifying growing crops and profits

‘GROW’ A regional package of inputs, advice and tools to help farmers thrive

• 89% of farmers want assistance with inputs (e.g. seeds, equipment), 82% with logistics and 91%
Drivers with technical training.
• GROW will package this simply to encourage as many farmers as possible to participate.
Centrally-developed design, approach and engagement with regional/ international suppliers.
Locally-developed crop-specific GROW packs to include:
• Production: Seeds, fertiliser, pesticide etc. package developed with local input suppliers for selected
sub-sectors. Equipment add-ons (e.g. irrigation) to improve planting & yields through local suppliers
in pack. Simple, scalable kit for farmers to get started with new crops.
Description • Logistics: Storage (e.g. through refrigerated warehousing providers), packing and transportation
(e.g. shared services) add-ons where possible to reduce costs, facilitate access to markets and
minimise post-harvest losses.
• Knowledge: Online technical assistance platform with repository of best practice and crop-specific
how-to guides and links to support functions locally.
• Implementation: Pack sales through local suppliers, regional execution of online platform
Partners • Private sector: Regional and local input/ equipment/ logistics suppliers
• Government & NGO’s: For funding, specific technical support

• Funding: development of packs and knowledge base with regional/ local suppliers. No direct
involvement in subsidy (other than possibly initial launch) or sales of products.
SAC role
• Co-ordination: to ensure value for money and appropriate tech support & varietals.
• Adaptation: in-country teams modifying and implementing platform locally.

Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project

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