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French island of Martinique seeks to reduce reliance on food imports

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The French Caribbean overseas department of Martinique has a large agricultural sector, with banana and sugar plantations stretching as far as the eye can see. But the island also relies heavily on food imports. This spells bad news for consumers, as most products cost around 10 percent more than in mainland France. For the past few years, however, Martinique has seen a rise in initiatives that aim to diversify its crops. Cocoa production is even making a comeback. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Guillaume Gougeon and Jack Colmer Gale.

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