Caribbean Agricultural Research & Development Institute (CARDI) (St. Vincent and the Grenadines)

The Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute carries out research and development for agriculture in the Caribbean region. CARDI is charged with a wide range of development activities, in addition to the strengthening of regional collaboration for agricultural research. These include the upgrading of facilities for intra-regional agricultural trade and transport and the evaluation of investment opportunities, as well as the provision of market intelligence. Emphasis is placed on roots and tubers, cereals and pulses, hot peppers, fruits and vegetables and small ruminants.