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Caribbean pineapple production and post harvest manual

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Date: 22/05/2013

Introduction:

This manual describes the best practices in all aspects of commercial pineapple production and post-harvest handling, utilising materials, technologies and support services that are generally available to the Caribbean farmer. The manual incorporates the principles of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for the production and delivery of pineapple to consumers as a safe, wholesome commodity. This manual is a revision and reprint of the 2008 publication, ‘A Guide for Sustainable Production of Export Grade Pineapple in Dominica’. It provides up-to-date information on appropriate marketing strategies, the required crop management, yields and productivity programmes and post-harvest practices.

http://www.cardi.org/blog/caribbean-pineapple-production-and-post-harvest-manual

(CARDI and FAO, 2011)

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