One of the major initiatives in the drive towards agricultural self sufficiency in Jamaica is the development of rice cultivation on a major scale.
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One of the major initiatives in the drive towards agricultural self sufficiency in Jamaica is the development of rice cultivation on a major scale.
Utilising both traditional and biotechnological methods for development of new virus resistant varieties for Jamaican farmers.
Through the development of appropriate production practices, careful harvesting, and proper packaging, storage, and transport.
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Conservation Action Plan for Jamaican Plants
List of plant species assessed under the project.
External Grievance Mechanism
The following is the GM for the project to address the concerns of IUCN’s external stakeholders. Grievances that relate to project workers will be handled by a separate mechanism which is included as part of the project’s Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This GM is streamlined, considering the limited scope of project activities at the community level and the low risk of adverse social impacts.
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The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
