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NATIONAL INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

Emerging Issues, Agriculture

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AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
A TECHNICAL REPORT PREPARED FOR THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON PRODUCTIVE SECTORS
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
JUNE 1997

Table of Contents
1.0	Introduction
2.0	Historical Background
	2.1	Agriculture-Backbone of BVI Economy (1940-1960)
	2.2	Decline of Agricultural Production
3.0	Analysis of Existing Situation
	3.1	Present Situation
	3.2	Agricultural Contribution to the Economy
	3.3	Employment Contribution
	3.4	Food Imports
	3.5	Food Exports
4.0	The Government’s Policy for Agriculture Development
5.0	The Main Constraints to Agricultural Development
7.0	Agricultural Development Strategies
8.0	Proposed Projects and Programmes
9.0	Summary of Recommendation on Future Development of Agriculture
LIST OF TABLES & FIGURES
Table 1		Livestock Population
Table 2		Facilities Available
Table 3		Agricultural Production 1989-1994
		A. Crop Production
		B. Livestock Production
		C. Poultry Production
Table 4		Budget Allocation from 1989 to 1995
Table 5		GDP Contribution by Industry 1990 to 1992
Table 6		Number of Employees by Industry 1990 – 1994
Table 7		Earnings of Employees by Industry 1990 – 1994
Table 8		Imports by SITC Sections, 1990-1994
Table 9		Percentage Distribution of Imports by SITC Sections, 1990 – 1994
Table 10		Exports by SITC Sections, 1990-1994

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This report is an attempt to document the changes that occurred in the Agricultural Sector of the British Virgin Islands during the past sixty years. Emphasis here is not so much on historical aspects, but the impact of macro-economic environment on agriculture.

This report is presented in six parts. Firstly, a brief geographical and historical background, agriculture as a backbone of the territory’s economy between 40’s and 60’s and the decline in agriculture and its possible reasons. Secondly, an analysis on the existing situation. Thirdly, the problems/constraints/issues experienced with agriculture. Fourthly, the requirements of the agriculture sector. Fifthly, the policies/strategies that should be implemented. Finally, the programmes and projects proposed.

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