The feasibility of carrot production in Trinidad and Tobago
1986
The climate, soil-type, varieties, cultural techniques, pest and disease control, harvesting and storage required for carrots are briefly examined with reference to conditions in Trinidad and Tobago. Cost of production is estimated and market prices and quantity of local consumption is given. 215 ha of loam or calcareous clay soils, of which Trinidad's acreage is limited, are needed to fulfill demand. Other problems are heavy rainfall at the time of sowing, high inputs of pest management, high labour costs and the need for cold storage facilities. Given the cultural and economic constraints local production is not likely to be either attractive to farmers or sufficient to satisfy local demand
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