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Developing an extensive line of coconut value-added products and implementing a programme to help local consumers fully utilise all parts of the coconut tree are among some of the Agriculture Ministry’s plan to “transform” the industry.Agriculture Minister,Dr. Leslie RamsammyDr. Leslie Ramsammy, the subject Minister, in an interview with Kaieteur News, said that while every component of the coconut tree can be utilised, the options are not being fully explored and exploited locally. He said that after the programme, he is hoping that local consumers would exhaust the use of the various parts, including coconut shells and branches.“We have to do this if we are going to keep the industry vibrant. Presently, in the Pomeroon, the coconut shells end up in the rivers, and we don’t want that,” the Minister stressed.As part of the major 2014 plans, Dr. Ramsammy noted that the Ministry is working to develop an extensive line of value-added products. He pointed out that in some countries, coconut is even used to make energy drinks, and that this has been doing well on international markets.He explained that to this end,Wholesale China Jerseys, technical assistance is being sought from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Mexican Government.“More can be made from coconuts,” the Agriculture Minister emphasized. He said that another plan for 2014 includes the replacement of really old coconut trees with new ones.“We want more persons to plant the shorter 18 months trees.”Dr. Ramsammy noted that the success of the thriving coconut industry during 2013 can be measured by the amount of new farmers and agro-processors who have started to invest,NFL Jerseys Supply, and are continuously investing in coconut and the making of its many by-products.Over the past few years, Guyana’s coconut has been in vast demand, especially on the international market. Dr. Ramsammy said that several programmes are ongoing in order to sensitize farmers about the various technologies and strategies that they can use to improve coconut production.The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) has been doing a commendable job, he said.It was noted that although many people make a living by planting trees and selling coconuts, not many of them take time to groom and take care of the trees as they would other plants.Kaieteur News understands that if a not-fertilized tree produces 20 to 25 nuts per bunch, a fertilized and well-groomed tree can produce as many as 48 nuts per bunch.Minister Ramsammy noted that Guyana’s coconut contains one of the thickest kernels in the world, and that it is because of this the Ministry of Agriculture has opted to make the coconut industry a priority for this year.It was also stated that more than 100,cheap jerseys elite,000 water nuts are required weekly to supply just the local market. Raking in over $470M in exports, coconut is currently the third largest export crop behind rice and sugar.Dr. Ramsammy noted too that the European Union has been expressing much interest in coconuts and its by-products.During the latter part of 2013, a group from Europe had proposed that Guyana supply them with 32,000 litres of coconut water on a weekly basis, for the purpose of supplying supermarkets there. This has been recorded as a huge opportunity for local coconut farmers, and is expected to contribute to the overall growth of the sector, especially since it was made clear that this initial order could see as an increase.Some products that are made locally using the various components of coconut include roofing tiles made from the husk,Cheap Jerseys USA, extra virgin coconut oil,Cheap MLB Jerseys, coconut-based wine, coconut butter, coconut flakes, ornaments, jewellery,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, and kitchen utensils.