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Cost of production of food crops: Westmoreland
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 12-1994)
The costs presented in this publication correspond to the costs of labour and inputs directly used in the production of the crop (variable cost)
The social dynamics of on-farm adaptive research
(IICA, 12-1993)
The paper gives some guidelines of how to conduct interviews with farmers in order to create an atmosphere in which the researcher and farmer can work for each other's benefit. This requirement is essential in the cases ...
Agricultural services development project project feasibility study
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 1990)
In 1988, at the request of the IDB, IICA met with Bahamian agricultural sector authorities to prepare the Agricultural Services Development Project. This activity was divided into two phases; the first phase involved the ...
A roadbed for Jamaica's agricultural export development
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 12-1994)
The document explains that the agriculture needs to be reestructured in order to promote and diversify exports. It reccapitulates the status of Jamaica's agriculture and its exports. A strategy Tropical boutique agriculture ...
The coffee sector of Costa Rica: production, organizational and institutional aspects of industry
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 1999)
This document explains on economic importance of coffee the coffee market, organization with the coffee sub-sector, support institutions and relationship between the various actors in the coffee industry.
A quantitative analysis of the performance of the Windward Islands Banana Industry : measuring total factr productivity growth, 1965-1995
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 1997)
This document explains on bananas are the most important tropical fruit in world trade. In, 1995, world imports of bananas totaled 10.6 million metric tons valued at over US .3 billion. The Windward islands have traditionally ...
Livestock and deforestation in Central America in the 1980's and 1990's: a policy perspective
(IICA, 06-1995)
Este estudio analiza siete factores utilizados para explicar la conservación de bosques en pasto en América Central desde 1979 hasta 1994.
Important IICA experiences which contribute to sustainable agricultural development in Guyana&profiles/curriculum vitae of Guytca professional staff
(IICA, 02-1997)
This project aims to support the development of an effective rural development strategy through the promotion and implementation of productive activities which build capacity and improve incomes in participating rural communities.
Cost of production of food crops: St. Ann
(Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), 12-1994)
The costs presented in this publication correspond to the costs of labour and inputs directly used in the production of the crop (cariable cost).
Hillside Agriculture Sub-Project (HASP): Wholesale seasonal price variation for the coronation market
(IICA, 12-1994)
This report provides information regarding seasonal price variations at the Coronation market for a number of crops. As such, this study is geared as a farm planning tool for both extensionists and farmers.