COPS Indicator 11: Subsidies on local fruits and vegetables
| Id | Country | Initiative | Status | Links | ShowStatus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antigua and Barbuda | Government offers subsidies on planting materials, irrigation water, etc.: IICA - Assessing the impact of agricultural policies on producers and consumers in selected OECS countries | Implemented | https://books.google.com/books?id=bvkqAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA7&lpg=PA7&dq=fruit+and+vegetable+subsidies+Antigua&source=bl&ots=daKf-NZWYd&sig=3DC5_Xh5nAA2jL6gcFdnwYrUngQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj3ht-Uq_bZAhXO61MKHcycCT04ChDoAQg7MAM#v=onepage&q=fruit%20and%20vegetable%20subsidies%20Antigua&f=false | 1 |
| 2 | Bahamas | Article suggests the Government provides farmers with seeds, fertilizer, feed, land and a $9,000 subsidy for produce : Nassau Guardian Article - Farmers outraged over Haiti announcement while local concerns not addressed | Implemented | https://thenassauguardian.com/2018/02/28/farmers-outraged-over-haiti-announcement-while-local-concerns-not-addressed/ | 1 |
| 3 | Barbados | Several incentives available including concessions related to expenditures for fruit and vegetable production. : Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MAR) Agricultural Incentives Programme (2008). | Implemented | https://www.healthycaribbean.org/cop/CountryPDFs/Barbados%20Agricultural%20Incentives-Incentives_and_Rebates%20Scheme_Rev%202008.pdf | 1 |
| 4 | Belize | Government uses Import controls (QRs) on a range of fresh fruits and vegetables to stimulate local production : THE NATIONAL FOOD & AGRICULTURE POLICY (2002-2020), NO FARMER = NO FOOD MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES & GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE APRIL 2003 | Implemented | http://www.agriculture.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Policy-Document1.pdf | 1 |
| 5 | Dominica | The government grants duty free exemptions on inputs and supplies for commercial agricultural production Supporting Evidence: Government of Dominica. Duty Free Exemptions on Inputs and Supplies for Commercial Agricultural Production. | Implemented | http://www.dominica.gov.dm/services/commercial-agricultural-production/84-duty-free-exemptions-on-inputs-and-supplies-for-commercial-agricultural-production | 1 |
| 6 | Grenada | Government expanded Farm Labour Subsidy Plan in 2020 to help mitigate the impacts of COVID-19. Application for Farm Labour Subsidy Programme - https://www.nowgrenada.com/2020/05/application-for-farm-labour-subsidy-programme/ Grenada Gov’t increases allocation to 2020 Farm Labour Subsidy Programme. | Implemented | https://caribbeanbusinessreport.com/news/grenada-govt-increases-allocation-to-2020-farm-labour-subsidy-programme/ | 1 |
| 7 | Guyana | Government offers several tax concessions for fruit and vegetable farmers : Analysis of agricultural policies in Guyana - IDB | Implemented | https://publications.iadb.org/bitstream/handle/11319/8464/Analysis_of_agricultural_policies_Guyana.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=y | 1 |
| 8 | Haiti | Not Implemented | 1 | ||
| 9 | Jamaica | Government provides some subsidies and tax concessions on agricultural inputs. Some offsetting subsidies are available to consumers, but these do not usually have a big impact. The subsidies and concessions are usually product-specific and dependent on the profitability of the good. Supporting Evidence: Jamaica: Review of agricultural sector support and taxation - http://www.fao.org/3/i3552e/i3552e.pdf Supporting Evidence: Analysis of agricultural policies in Jamaica - IDB. | Implemented | https://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Analysis-of-Agricultural-Policies-in-Jamaica.pdf | 1 |
| 10 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Not Implemented | 1 | ||
| Id | Country | Initiative | Status | Links | ShowStatus |