{"id":9729,"date":"2010-05-28T14:11:41","date_gmt":"2010-05-28T20:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/?p=9729"},"modified":"2010-05-29T09:19:53","modified_gmt":"2010-05-29T15:19:53","slug":"mou-signed-with-venezuela-for-work-to-commence-on-coffee-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/news\/economy-development\/mou-signed-with-venezuela-for-work-to-commence-on-coffee-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"MOU signed with Venezuela for work to commence on coffee plant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/coffee_plant.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-9737\" title=\"coffee_plant\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/coffee_plant-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/coffee_plant-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/coffee_plant.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>(DNO)<\/strong> A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has officially been signed between the government of Dominica and Venezuela for work to begin on a coffee processing plant and the rehabilitation and expansion of coffee acreages in Dominica.<\/p>\n<p>This morning, Minister of Agriculture Matthew Walter said at the signing ceremony that the initiative should be seen as an opportunity to transform Dominica\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is one example that certainly can create a major positive impact in the agriculture sector and I need to thank profusely the President of the Republic of Venezuela&#8230;,\u201d Walter said.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the \u201cCoffee Grand National Company has as its objective, the production, processing, marketing, distribution and commercialisation of coffee on the basis of reciprocity, solidarity, complimentary and mutual respect of sovereignty in accordance with the laws of each country&#8230;\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Among the responsibilities of Dominica under the MOU, 50,000 square feet or 1.5 acres has to be provided to establish the coffee processing plant. This area of land has been cleared and made available at One Mile Portsmouth, according to Walter.<\/p>\n<p>The minister also stated that an additional responsible of Dominica would be to also provide a slab of approximately 20,000 square feet  to  install the  structure as well as appropriate fencing. Dominica will also provide water and basic utilities and land available for demonstration and training of coffee producers.<\/p>\n<p>Venezuela will produce the design for the plant, the construction of the shed supply and is responsible for the installation and commencement of coffee processing. They will also provide training for locals in the field.<\/p>\n<p>Walter expressed his confidence in Dominica\u2019s ability to one day produce a top quality brand name coffee. He said that it is up to the populace to embrace the opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, minister from the Venezuelan Embassy Francisco Anzola said that the project should be seen as not just a factory and coffee plant but an opportunity for Dominicans to have a improved standard of living.<\/p>\n<p>Acting Director of Agriculture Richard Alport who also spoke at the ceremony, informed that there are about 75 acres of coffee which can be immediately rehabilitated for production. He said that the target is 300-400 acres.<\/p>\n<p>Alport said that high altitude areas such as Syndicate will be major areas for coffee growing.  According to him, a project has been sent to Ministry of Finance for funding which will help provide incentives to farmers to get involved in coffee  processing.<\/p>\n<p>Alport said that free distribution of propagating planting materials for farmers involved in the system are among other incentives.<\/p>\n<p>The coffee plant equipment was shipped down here from Venezuela last July and has since been temporarily stored at a Goodwill parking house.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"(DNO) A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has officially been signed between the government of Dominica and Venezuela for work to begin on a coffee processing plant and the rehabilitation and expansion of coffee acreages in Dominica. 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