A farmer extension officer, funded by Sandals, who works directly with farmers on improving
production.
• Collaboration with various other organisations, particularly on agricultural support, including the Rural
Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and Continuing Education Program in Agricultural
Technology (CEPAT).
• Management teams from the hotels visit farmers, holding and attending workshop days with them to
discuss quality and marketing procedures. Farmers visit the hotels to see how their products are being
utilised and why Sandals’ specifications are important.
• A focus on improving pricing and contractual arrangements concerning volumes to be traded