Agriculture sector and environmental issues

Date

1984

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Institute of Social and Economic Research, University of the West Indies, Mona, JM

Abstract

The first study defines the context and boundaries of agricultural technology in the English speaking Caribbean; examines the forces which give the agricultural system its present characteristics; makes a critical analysis of agricultural research institutions; and recommends research aimed at specifying correct techniques and future changes in farming systems to reduce adverse effects of technology. The second study stresses the need for corrective action to protect the already degraded Caribbean environment. Concludes that the transfer of technology has been dysfunctional with regard to the environment, and recommends environmental impact analyses for all industries. Includes a bibliography.

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AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING, AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES, FARMING SYSTEMS, APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, POLLUTION, CARIBBEAN, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH CENTRES, AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION, RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT, POLLUTION CONTROL, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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