From the 12th to the 19th of January 2016, 12 members of the consortium of Agrispin have participated in the cross-visit in Guadeloupe, French region in the Caribbean. During the visit, the participants analysed four agricultural innovation cases :

  • RITA Guadeloupe: Network of Innovation and Transfer in Agriculture.
  • Citrus Greening: Sustainibility consolidation of the horticultural sector and recovery of the production of citrus.
  • Yam: Provision of disease resistant yam varieties in line with local consumer expectations.
  • Apigua: Action of beekeeper’s association to increase the production and improve the marketing of a typical local quality honey.

You can find all conclusions on the the final symposium, and a French article about the cross-visit.

A condensed program was established during the all week, and the members discovered almost all the island thanks to the location sites.

The report of the cross-visit is now available.