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Local ruminants: Reducing reliance on imports

Although the 15 Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) countries consume over 11 million kg of goat and sheep meat annually, only about 30% is produced locally. Sustainable breeding techniques, strengthening value chains and appropriate livestock policies are all necessary to increase the Caribbean ruminant sector.   By 2050, CARICOM’s population will reach 22 million, which will undoubtedly impact food…