In this document explains among the caribbean region, the national policy objectives for the agricultural sector may be conveniently summarised according to four broad objectives: 1) to increase competitiveness of fresh traditional and non-traditional exports and processed products; 2) to enhance the food security and nutritional status of the population through efficiency based import replacement programmes; 3) to strengthen inter-sectorial linkages and increase value-added to the sector: and 4) to foster equitable income distribution and sustainable agricultural development