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Coconut farmers are excited to get their hands on a new strain of the fruit being introduced to the country through an international initiative involving several regional bodies and non-governmental organisations.

The European Union, International Trade Centre, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Caribbean Forum of ACP States (Cariforum) and Alliances for Action partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries to import 5,000 Brazilian green dwarf coconut seed nuts.

This variety is popular for its high productivity, disease resistance and adaptability to changing climatic conditions.