Dear Subscribers,

http://www.fao.org/documents/contents/c053198a-c071-4f04-a8a5-d3aa5eb3426d_200.tnYou can now find online our Office’s recent manuals on Breadfruit and Breadnut propagation and Breadfruit and Breadnut Orchard Establishment and Management.

Breadfruit and breadnut have excellent potential for contributing to food and nutrition security, viable livelihoods and sustainable environments, which are key elements of the FAO’s strategic objectives.

It is hoped that all countries of the Caribbean and beyond will benefit from the information contained in the publications.

 

 

http://www.fao.org/uploads/pics/breadfruit.jpgWhy eat breadfruit and breadnut?

·         As significant sources of carbohydrate and protein, respectively, breadfruit and breadnut can partially replace imported sources of these nutrients.

·         They can also contribute to the reduction of the high food import bill, while playing a significant role in the management of prevalent non-communicable, lifestyle diseases through their nutritional content.

·         Both crops can be processed into a range of products that will increase availability, as well as improve the ease of preparation and of diversifying the methods of consumption. 

 

Also read a fact sheet on the emerging issue of Pelagic Sargassum. The fact sheet was prepared by the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI).

 

 

Kind regards,

Carib-Agri Moderator

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean

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